MR Practitioner Strata Control

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Key Customers: All Samancor Chrome Business Units

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Geological Features:

• Identify geological features by means of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Geographic information & observations.
• Locate unstable geological features
• Determine size, type and location of support
• Conduct rock related monthly risk assessments
• Provide mitigation recommendations based on the risk.

Rock Mechanics Report:

• Issue Rock Mechanics recommendations:
  • Indicate type and standard of temporary and permanent support system systems
  • Selection of support type based on rock mass assessment in the excavations.

  Support Audit:

• Conduct the Support Audits
• Identify non-conforming supports and make recommendations for corrective actions.

Fall-Of-Ground:

• Investigate Fall of Ground(FOG) occurrences and make corrective action.

Rock Mass Analysis:

• Classify the conditions of rock mass
• Provide recommendations when poor rock mass conditions are identified.

Project:

• Plan and executerock Engineering projects based on Rock Engineer’s guidance.

Underground visits frequency:

• Ensure all relevant working places are assessed and scanned as per the schedule.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12/N3
• Practical Strata Control Certificate (COM)
• Higher Certificate (NQF 5) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Mining or related qualification
• 5 years relevant experience in a mining environment, preferably 2 years supervisory experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Hazard identification and Risk Management skills
• Decision making & Problem-solving skills
• Report writing skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of Rock Engineering and Mining Processes.

Please attach all relevant certified copies of qualifications to your application including all required documents requested. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 14 AUGUST 2025