Strata Control Officer

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining and energy company in Secunda seeks a qualified Strata Control Officer with over 6 years of experience in underground mining. The role involves assessing stability, conducting inspections, and coaching personnel while prioritizing safety. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a Strata Control Officer Certificate. Strong communication and planning skills are essential for success. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in underground mining.
• Qualified as Strata Control officer and competent by Chamber of Mines.
• Ability to work independently within safety frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assess underground mining workings for stability.
• Conduct inspections to evaluate rock mass condition.
• Monitor compliance with support and excavation standards.
• Coach mining personnel during inspections.
• Participate in planning and production meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Action planning

Engineering technology

Complexity management

Planning and alignment

Engineering design

SHE policies and standards

Decision quality

Engineering development

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strata Control Officer Certificate

Job description

Purpose of Job

To assess the underground mining workings for stable excavations and roof and sidewall skin management.
To evaluate the effectiveness of recommended support and do compliance audits (incl. reporting) of controls implementation in supported areas.

Key Accountabilities

• Apply the Rock Engineering systems and tools.
• Conduct routine, ad-hoc or requested inspections to assess rock mass condition and control plan effectiveness.
• Monitor compliance to support and excavation standards.
• Participate in short term planning and production meetings.
• Provide coaching to mining personnel during routine inspections.
• Respond to red triggers and report to Rock Engineer by quickest means available.
• Assist with the proactive identification of significant ground-related hazards.
• Provide appropriate participation in or assistance with the investigation of fall of ground incidents and reportable falls of ground including the completion of the rock engineering aspects of the official accident report and inputs into the SAMRASS 3 report.
• Qualified as Strata Control officer and found competent by Chamber of Mines.
• Develop self in obtaining Rock engineer certificate of Competency.
• Be able to work independently within the safety framework of the mine.
• Safety mindset as top priority.
• Report writing to Rock Engineer Services department and Operations.
• Compliance and corrective actions must be issued and followed up.
• Integrity to be demonstrated.
• Facilitation skills and training capability to coach operation teams.
• Communication skills and assertiveness to discuss findings and report on deviations and control effectiveness.
• Contribute and give inputs in the short-term planning meetings and work sessions with individual mine overseers and in team base at meetings.

Formal Education

High School / School Diploma or similar
Strata Control Officer Certificate

Working Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Communicates Effectively
• TC_Action Planning
• TC_Engineering Technology
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• TC_Engineering design
• TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards
• BC_Decision Quality
• TC_Engineering Development
• BC_Ensures Accountability

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.