Specialist Rock Engineer - Mining - Northern Cape

Specialist Rock Engineer– Mining – Northern Cape

A leading international mining house is seeking an experienced Specialist Rock Engineer to join its operation in the Northern Cape.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong Rock Engineering professional to provide strategic leadership in rock mechanics, strata control, mine design, ground support systems and geotechnical risk management across both underground and open-cast mining operations.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the long-term stability of mining excavations, improving mine safety, optimising extraction sequences, and implementing innovative Rock Engineering solutions that support sustainable mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

As the Specialist Rock Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Planning mine layouts, stoping sequences and excavation designs.

• Designing and implementing Rock Engineering and ground support standards.

• Controlling and mitigating rock burst risks and geotechnical hazards.

• Ensuring the long-term stability of stopes, haulages, crosscuts, declines and inclined shafts.

• Designing shaft pillars and extraction sequences to maximise safe ore recovery.

• Providing Rock Engineering support for major excavations, including pump chambers, water dams, settlers and hoist chambers.

• Developing and implementing support design projects to improve operational performance and return on investment.

• Identifying and implementing Rock Engineering and Strata Control best practices.

• Monitoring geotechnical conditions and recommending corrective actions.

• Developing and reviewing Codes of Practice relating to Rock Engineering, Ground Control and Strata Management.

• Supporting Risk Management, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance initiatives.

• Facilitating introductory Rock Mechanics and Strata Control training for mine production officials and operational teams.

• Collaborating with Mining, Geology, Survey, Planning and Operations teams to optimise mine design and production.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng Mining Engineering, BSc Geology or equivalent qualification will be advantageous.

• Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate (Essential).

• Medical Fitness Certificate.

• Minimum 5 years' operational experience at Senior Rock Engineer or Strata Control level.

• Experience within both Underground and Open Cast Mining environments.

• Valid Code B Driver's Licence.

• Technical Competencies

• Rock Engineering

• Rock Mechanics

• Strata Control

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Ground Support Design

• Mine Design

• Mine Layout Planning

• Stoping Design

• Rock Burst Control

• Ground Control Management

• Excavation Stability

• Shaft Pillar Design

• Underground Mining

• Open Cast Mining

• Geotechnical Risk Assessment

• Support Standards

• Mine Safety

• Mining Operations

• Risk Management

• Codes of Practice

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent technical judgement and decision-making ability.

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• High levels of integrity and professionalism.

• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Strong focus on safety and risk mitigation.

Remuneration

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised mining organisation where you will influence mine design, ground control strategy, Rock Engineering standards and operational safety on a large-scale mining operation.

Interested?

If you are passionate about geotechnical excellence, mine stability and engineering innovation, we would like to hear from you.

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