Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.Senior Strata Control Officer, D1 (Fixed Term)Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, MpumalangaInternal & ExternalRef no: NDC052/24GSClosing date: 28 May 2024The role:To ensure compliance to mine standards and COPs with regards to Strata Control.Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Comply with and ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Adhere to corporate governance implementation
• Conduct Inspections of roof quality
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all underground workers
• Ensure and enforce compliance and adherence to legislative requirements
• Compliance with the Emergency Preparedness and Response requirements
• Ensure the effective management of contractors
• Ensure change management process is implemented and communicated
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance to the companys Rock Engineering specifications
• Analysis of trends (i.e. Safety, Cost, Production, People)
• To collect sample, analyse and report test results of mine support materials and comply to ISO 9000 requirements
• Interact with customers and familiarize yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g. HSEC & ISO issues)
• Budgetary control for laboratory materials
• Produce monthly invoices
• Conduct quality assurance tests on support materials
• Participate in and maintain compliance with a support quality assurance system (ISO)
• Participate in investigation (RCFA) of failed support units
• Draft 1SAP reports as identified and specified

• BSc Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering / Geology or 2 Papers of COMREC or Mine Overseer Certificate or Mine Managers Certificate
• Chamber of Mines (CoM) Certificate in Strata Control (Coal)
• Safety & Risk Management courses
• A minimum 2 5 years of experience in Rock Engineering within the Coal mining industry
• In-depth knowledge of rock engineering practices
• Relevant mining environmental legislation
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite & Bentley Reader
• A valid drivers license

• Management Development Programme or equivalent
• Member of SANIRE
• Registered ECSA professional certified Strata Control Engineer
• National training certificate at least on NQF Level 4 or higher
• Experience in mining methods, mine planning & shafts / boxcuts
• Experience in the preparation of learning material as well as preparation
• Experience in U/G Production roof support on operations
• Strata Control / UG / OC mining analysis and evaluation skills

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• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid drivers license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

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