Senior Rock Engineering Officer

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is looking for a Senior Rock Engineering Officer in Rustenburg. The role involves managing rock engineering services to maximize ore exploitation while ensuring safety. Candidates should have a relevant degree, two years of experience in rock engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on safety and excellence in mining operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working experience in a rock engineering department as an HOD at the shaft.
• Hard rock tabular mining experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe mine and support design.
• Input into mine planning and operations process.
• Manage duties as the head of Rock Engineering Department on the shaft.
• Fulfil responsibilities in the mandatory Code of Practice for rock-related risks.
• Guide training personnel on strata control related risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Service & budget management skills

Problem solving management skills

Presentation skills

Numerical modelling skills

Conflict and dispute management skills

Education

Grade 12 with Maths & Science

Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering/Geology/Rock Engineering or NQF Level 7 equivalent

Advanced Rock Engineering Certificate

Job description

About the job Senior Rock Engineering Officer

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 06.01.2026

CLOSING DATE: 20.01.2026

DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To Manage an effective Rock engineering service that aims to maximise ore body exploitation with minimum levels of rock-related risk. Ensure the responsibility as competent person in terms of Regulation 14.1(8), of Mine Health and Safety Act (Act No. 29 of 1996).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Maths & Science is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Mining Engineering/Geology/ Rock Engineering) or NQF Level 7 equivalent is essential
• Advanced Rock Engineering Certificate is desirable
• A minimum of two years working experience in a rock engineering department as an HOD at the shaft is essential.
• Hard rock tabular mining experience is essential.

COMPETENCIES:

• Mandatory Code of Practice to combat Rock fall and Rock Burst Accidents is essential
• Must have communication skills
• Must have service & budget management skills
• Must have problem solving management skills
• Must have presentation skills
• Must have numerical modelling skills
• Conflict and dispute management skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Responsible for providing a safe mine and support design.
• Timeously input into mine planning and operations process
• Manage duties as the head of department (Rock Eng. Dept. on the shaft)
• Fulfil the responsibilities discussed in the mandatory Code of Practice to combat Rock fall and Rock Burst Accidents
• Provide guidance to training personnel with regards to strata control related risk and hazards in the workplace

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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