Rock Engineering Officer (C5)

Limpopo
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining
Reference: 179592

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Rock Engineer or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate with Mathematics & Science.
Certificate in Strata Control.
Accreditation and Registration: SANIRE (SA National Institution of Rock Engineers).
Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
Advantageous: Accreditation and Registration: ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa).
Advantageous: Membership: SAIMM (SA Institute of Mining & Metallurgy).
Advantageous: Membership: GSSA (Geological Society of South Africa).

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

5 years practical underground experience of which 1 year in Rock Mechanics in a hard rock/metalliferous mine.
Advantageous: 1 year Supervisory experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles and prevailing conditions.
Participate in designing mine layouts and mining sequence/ ratio. Data gathering and analysis (core logging, underground mapping, and material properties). Revise/compile relevant MOP’s / SOP’s. Ensure accuracy of design techniques. Advise on pillar design and extraction sequence. Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles. Conduct routine quality control testing of support systems.
Continuous investigation of underground conditions toward recommending remedial action / projects to address potential risk. Continuously investigate the possible improvement of support systems. Drive improvement projects, investigate and conduct feasibility studies to keep abreast with developments within the specialist field.
Manage and coordinate rock-related accident / incident investigations to ensure detailed, timeous completion thereof. Compile investigation reports and submit / present to relevant stakeholders along with detailed findings and recommendations.
Perform Issue Based Risk Assessment as and when required. Hazard identification.
Daily: Routine assessment of ground condition. Communication with Production line managers and specialists, e.g., geologists, surveyors, ventilation, safety officers, etc. Informing subordinates. Weekly: Compilation of Weekly Rock Engineering Report. Monthly: Compilation of Monthly Rock Engineering Report. Monthly preplanning, weekly special area meetings.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. Consideration will be given to individuals who align to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

CV’s may be submitted to: Dwarsrivier Recruitment through the link: https://dwarsriviermine.simplify.hr/.
All candidates must ensure that their certified qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application (attachments must be certified by SAPS). Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CV’s. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.

If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered.

No late or unsolicited applications will be considered. No recruitment agency C.V.s will be accepted.

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The processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
Further processing of personal information, which may be shared with third parties for verification purposes.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine will keep the record of your personal information confidential and for the specific purpose it was intended for.

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