Underground Section Engineer: Safe Mine Design Leader

Sasol Limited; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Limited is seeking a Section Engineer to validate correct design methodology and parameters in excavation design and to support overall mine design, ensuring stability of Sasol Group mining in line with the mine health and safety act.

As part of the role you will provide expert advice on safety, cost and production, develop systems embedding safe practices, and train personnel to understand rock mass risks, while driving long-term stability and cost efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or GCC Certification.
• Professional registration with ECSA (PrEng) preferred.
• 8+ years relevant engineering experience, including underground environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice on safety, cost and production balance.
• No failures of excavations and ensure long-term stability of structures.
• Develop systems embedding safe practices (ground management, equipment retrieval, stability, layout).
• Budget ownership and delivery against annual Rock Engineering targets and cost controls.

Skills

Action Planning

Courage

Diversity & Inclusion

Situational Adaptability

SHE Policies Procedures Standards

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

GCC Certification

Job description

Sasol Limited is seeking a Section Engineer to validate correct design methodology and parameters in excavation design and to support overall mine design, ensuring stability of Sasol Group mining in line with the mine health and safety act.

As part of the role you will provide expert advice on safety, cost and production, develop systems embedding safe practices, and train personnel to understand rock mass risks, while driving long-term stability and cost efficiency in operations.