Senior Mine Rock Engineering Leader (Underground)

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking an experienced Mining/Rock Engineering professional to lead the allocation of mine engineering activities budget and monitor personnel performance to ensure successful mining projects. The role focuses on safety, governance, and continuous improvement in underground operations.

The candidate will develop training, embed rock mass risk awareness, and lead design and monitoring initiatives while supporting line managers to meet objectives and manage risk across projects.

Qualifications

• Formal Education: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or GCC Certification.
• Professional registration with ECSA (PrEng) is required.
• Working Experience: 12+ years in mining/underground environments.
• Experience with technical assurance, standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, cost, and production related expert advice on operational and long term balance to avoid failures of excavations.
• Manage allocation of rock engineering budget and monitor performance vs index and benchmarks; highlight deviations and take corrective actions.
• Execute SHE strategy to achieve zero harm and safety metrics improvement; embed safe practices and governance.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to enable personnel to understand rock mass risks and lead indicators.
• Identify long-term best practices in mine design, pillar design, mining methods, and monitoring.
• Oversee mining charter, WIM and SLP commitments and manage training budget.
• Plan and supervise talent management programmes; mentor engineers and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

TC_Action Planning

TC_Engineering Technology

LC_Commercial Agility

LC_Business Ownership

LC_Drives Innovation

LC_External Focus

LC_Customer Centricity

TC_Engineering design

TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Stand

LC_Collaborative

LC_Inspirational

LC_Builds Talent

LC_Developing Self

LC_Partnerships

TC_Engineering Development

LC_Delivery Excellence

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

GCC Certification

Professional registration with ECSA (PrEng)

Job description

Sasol is seeking an experienced Mining/Rock Engineering professional to lead the allocation of mine engineering activities budget and monitor personnel performance to ensure successful mining projects. The role focuses on safety, governance, and continuous improvement in underground operations.

The candidate will develop training, embed rock mass risk awareness, and lead design and monitoring initiatives while supporting line managers to meet objectives and manage risk across projects.