Rock Engineering Officer (C5)

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, is a world class producer of Chrome Ore.

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

• 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)

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

• 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.
• 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, timely 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 pre planning, weekly special area meetings.

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.