Underground Rock Engineering Section Engineer

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol seeks a Senior Rock Engineer in Secunda, Mpumalanga, to validate excavation design methods and parameters and support mine design in line with health and safety standards.

You will lead development of safe practices, governance, and standards; provide expert advice on safety, cost and production; manage the Rock Engineering budget and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical/Electrical Eng or GCC, PrEng registration and 8+ years underground mining experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or GCC Certification.
• Professional registration with ECSA (PrEng) is a strong wish.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice on Operational and Long Term balance regarding safety, cost and production.
• Ensure no failures of excavations and maintain safety standards.
• Create and embed safe practices (ground management, equipment retrieval, mine stability and layout) across teams.
• Train and enable specialists and operators to understand rock mass risks and indicators.
• Distil complex concepts into practical training material.

Skills

Process optimization

Action planning

Engineering technology

Courage

Diversity & inclusion

Engineering design

Situational adaptability

SHE policies

Engineering development

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

GCC Certification

Professional registration with ECSA (PrEng)

Job description

Sasol seeks a Senior Rock Engineer in Secunda, Mpumalanga, to validate excavation design methods and parameters and support mine design in line with health and safety standards.

You will lead development of safe practices, governance, and standards; provide expert advice on safety, cost and production; manage the Rock Engineering budget and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical/Electrical Eng or GCC, PrEng registration and 8+ years underground mining experience.