Lead Rock Engineer: Ground Control & Pillar Design

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Section Rock Engineer in Secunda, Mpumalanga to apply rock engineering and strata control principles for safe mine design and operations. You will assist with pillar design and ground management, ensure regulatory compliance, and support training and team leadership within the Rock Engineering group.

Required qualifications include 3–4 years of mining engineering or geology study and 4+ years of related experience, plus a rock engineering competency certificate and SANIRE

Qualifications

• 3-4 year relevant B Tech, Advanced Diploma or degree in Mining Engineering or Geology (Must)
• 4+ years relevant strata control and ground management experience
• Rock Engineering certificate of competency in Coal or Metalliferous (Must)
• Registered with SANIRE (Wish)

Responsibilities

• Lead Rock Engineering input for pillar design and ground control plans to ensure safe, compliant mine operations.
• Assist in planning and execution of rock engineering activities in accordance with MHSA and related regulations.
• Manage training, succession planning and allocation of tasks within the Rock Engineering Support Services team.
• Support operations to align with mandatory codes of practice to prevent falls of ground.

Education

B Tech / Advanced Diploma / degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

Job description

Sasol is seeking a Section Rock Engineer in Secunda, Mpumalanga to apply rock engineering and strata control principles for safe mine design and operations. You will assist with pillar design and ground management, ensure regulatory compliance, and support training and team leadership within the Rock Engineering group.

Required qualifications include 3–4 years of mining engineering or geology study and 4+ years of related experience, plus a rock engineering competency certificate and SANIRE