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Rock Engineering Manager - Phakisa - Bloemfontein, Free StateFull job descriptionListing reference: hgld_000160Listing status: OnlinePosition summaryIndustry: Mining & QuarryingJob category: DrillingContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: NoIntroductionCarry the legal appointment for the shaft in terms of sect 14.1(6) and 141(8) of the MH&S Actin (1996) and rendering a specialist service to the Mancom teamCompile, update and amend the COP in combating rock fall- and rock burst accidents according to the latest regulatory mandate/guidelines set out by DMRE.Ensure compliance with the operation COP in combating rock falls and rock bursts accidentsApply rock engineering principles and best practice to the life of mine of the operation to ensure the production capability and capacity of the shaft is safely optimisedManage and oversee Rock Eng department by establishing their KPIs and overseeing delivery and quality of their workScrutinize and assist in developing the life of mine plans from a production and safety perspective, including studies into life of mine extensionEnsure that the underground workings and infrastructure are routinely assessed by competent persons as per COP and that all rock eng principles have been considered, ensuring underground activities are conducted as safely as practicable from a rock mass stability point of viewEnsure adequate coverage, sensitivity, accuracy, maintenance and expansion of the seismic network as required by the operations COPDevelop, implement, monitor and ensure compliance to formal routines or expectationsand optimize all systems related to Rock Eng departmentLiaise with relevant stakeholders, regarding Rock Eng related matters. Carry the legal appointment for the shaft in terms of sect 14.1(6) and 141(8) of the MH&S Actin (1996) and rendering a specialist service to the Mancom teamCompile, update and amend the COP in combating rock fall- and rock burst accidents according to the latest regulatory mandate/guidelines set out by DMRE.Ensure compliance with the operation COP in combating rock falls and rock bursts accidentsApply rock engineering principles and best practice to the life of mine of the operation to ensure the production capability and capacity of the shaft is safely optimisedManage and oversee Rock Eng department by establishing their KPIs and overseeing delivery and quality of their workScrutinize and assist in developing the life of mine plans from a production and safety perspective, including studies into life of mine extensionEnsure that the underground workings and infrastructure are routinely assessed by competent persons as per COP and that all rock eng principles have been considered, ensuring underground activities are conducted as safely as practicable from a rock mass stability point of viewEnsure adequate coverage, sensitivity, accuracy, maintenance and expansion of the seismic network as required by the operations COPDevelop, implement, monitor and ensure compliance to formal routines or expectationsand optimize all systems related to Rock Eng departmentLiaise with relevant stakeholders, regarding Rock Eng related matters.Remain up to date with the latest geotechnical developments by regularly attending ANIRE meetings, functions and workshops Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 (Maths and Science)Certificate in Rock Engineering (Metalliferous) issued by the Minerals Council of South AfricaTertiary (Bachelors) Degree or advanced Rock Engineering Certificate issued by the Minerals Council of South AfricaMinimum of 3 years geotechnical experience working at a mine/s of similar depth or similar geotechnical riskExperience in mine seismicity and the geotechnical interpretation thereof for excavation stabilityExperience in the interpretation of numerical modelling results for excavation stability Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 (Maths and Science)Certificate in Rock Engineering (Metalliferous) issued by the Minerals Council of South AfricaTertiary (Bachelors) Degree or advanced Rock Engineering Certificate issued by the Minerals Council of South AfricaMinimum of 3 years geotechnical experience working at a mine/s of similar depth or similar geotechnical riskExperience in mine seismicity and the geotechnical interpretation thereof for excavation stabilityExperience in the interpretation of numerical modelling results for excavation stabilitySANIRE Membership (professional body for Rock Engineers) Experience working in a Mining environmentMedical Certificate of FitnessComputer Literacy (including use of Word, Excel & Power Point)Fluency in both verbal and written English is essentialExperience working in a Mining environmentMedical Certificate of FitnessComputer Literacy (including use of Word, Excel & Power Point)Fluency in both verbal and written English is essentialInternal candidates to complete the internal Job application form with HR as acknowledgement from HOD on application.Skills and personality traits:Logical thinkingAdvantageous:5 Years or more geotechnical experience working at a mine/s of similar depth or similar geotechnical riskPostgraduate Degree (Honours or.higher) in a relevant field such as Mine Engineering, Geology or PhysicsAdvanced Rock Engineering Certificate issued by the Minerals Council of South AfricaExperience in project management, including related software (e.g. MS Projects)Experience in the use of mine seismicity visualization- and analytical software (e.g. IMS Vantage, IMS Ticker and IMSSynapse)Experience in the use of CAD-type software of mine layout/design visualization and drafting (e.g. MicroStation, Deswik)By clicking on the above you are agreeing to this site's Terms of Use .Read our full Data Protection Policy here .To ensure safe access to your data, your password needs to meet the below minimum requirements:Minimum of 6 characters longMinimum of 1 numeric character [0 - 9]Minimum of 1 lowercase character [a - z]Minimum of 1 uppercase character [A - Z]Minimum of 1 special character, for example @!?#$%... 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