Strata Control Officer - C5

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:      19 August 2026

CLOSING DATE:                    28 August 2026

DEPARTMENT:                      Technical Services

DOMAIN:                              Rock Engineering 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To ensure a safe mining practice with regards to strata control through the management of mining layouts and evaluation of ground conditions; and the management of standards and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science) or NQF 4 equivalent is essential
• Chamber of Mines Strata Control Certificate is essential
• Chamber of Mines Rock Mechanic Certificate is desirable
• Strata Control observer-in-training experience is essential
• Geotechnical Observer experience is desirable
• 2 years' experience as a Strata Control Technician is essential
• 2-4 years mining background production experience is desirable
• Valid medical certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of basic Strata Control principles is essential
• Must have knowledge of Rock Engineering functions and activities
• Attention to detail, self-disciplined and technical skills are essential
• Communication skills with all levels is considered an advantage
• Good underground observation, report writing and analyzing of data skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Coordinate and manage subordinates daily work functions, evaluate their performance and coach them.
• Provide a support function to production personnel during the planning process and the day-to-day running of the mine (Attending to planning, g-sheets, safety, or meetings scheduled by management).
• Monitor ground movement and ground conditions, assess areas reported as having encountered adverse ground conditions and assist the Rock Engineering Officer and Senior Rock Engineering Officer with making recommendations.
• Participate in workplace start-up assessments, assess prevailing ground conditions, check support effectiveness and compliance to standards and recommend required actions prior to commencing work.
• Assist with ensuring the Marula safe mining standards and procedures are implemented and enforced.
• Investigate the causes of rock-related accidents and incidents and recommend remedial action.
• Coach production personnel on strata control hazards, risks, principles and procedures.
• Required to do underground visits on a daily basis to assist in identifying problem areas and deviation from the norm.
• Evaluating data and observations made by himself/herself and sub-ordinates.
• Recommend and quality assure secondary support.
• Installing and analyzing instrumentation data.
• Update plans on the MRM system/working survey plans

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