Job Description

Company Description

-We have an exciting position for a Geotechnical Engineer to ensure geotechnical compliance and safety in the Mine and support Operations with engineering design and layout.

Be part of the team.

The team that makes it happen.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects - exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.





-As Geotechnical Engineer you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Manage a safe and healthy work environment in which workers and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment. Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements is met. Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

Data Capturing

Ensure sufficient and appropriate geotechnical data is collected, captured, and validated to facilitate geotechnical designs that conform to international best practices.

Stakeholder Management

Analyse geotechnical data to make effective design decisions and perform LOM design layouts for operations in the area of responsibility. Provide input into the layout design models of new Operations. Interact with service departments such as mine planning, geology, and survey to ensure that mine plans, geotechnical standards, and Mine Code of Practices related to Geotechnical Engineering are signed off. Oversee the design layouts and support systems developed by Geotechnical Engineers and Strata Control Officers and ensure the integrity and laboratory testing on rock samples by performing rock or stress testing. Implement and monitor the Final Pit Boundary Mine to design the process. Ensure that all final pit boundaries are mapped and post-excavation analysis is conducted. Ensure an appropriate level of slope stability monitoring is undertaken. Undertake Geotechnical standby duties. Oversee the integrity of the data collected and based on stability monitoring, determine the impact/effectiveness of mine designs. Test the effectiveness of systems by conducting routine evacuation drills. Ensure and monitor legal and Code of Practice (COP) compliance for Geotechnical Engineering and rock-related Codes of Practice, standards and procedures are updated and implemented. Communicate changes to legal requirements and provide input into risk assessment regarding Geotechnical Engineering requirements. Ensure provisions of regulations related to Geotechnical Engineering are fully complied with and perform fatality and fall-of-ground investigations. Conduct routine or ad-hoc visits to all Operations and audits of Operations to ensure compliance with Geotechnical Engineering standards. Ensure that a monthly geotechnical forward-looking HIRA is undertaken and reported. Provide geotechnical engineering training and support to relevant personnel in all operations, including training on the proper installation and use of high wall support. Develop modules on preventative geotechnical engineering measures. Conduct train-the-trainer training for Strata control officer / Assistant Technician. Ensure that support standards are aligned with the Anglo Safety Way. Assist with stakeholder alignment and knowledge transfer through regularly interacting with external consultants and overseeing the work performed by the Geology, Project Services, Survey and Mining Services Departments. Develop the scope of work for the external consultants, ensure that work is performed in line with this, and liaise with key suppliers through discussions and formal meetings. Provide input and raise issues for discussions at various senior mining caucus meetings. Keep up to date with current technologies. Refine procedures for preventative geotechnical engineering measures

This role is in the Discovery & Geosciences (GEO) NC at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Geotechnical.

Qualifications

-Grade 12 Relevant qualification in Mining Engineering or a related Geosciences field Passed two or more Rock Engineering Exam Papers Registered as a Rock Engineer with SANIRE Appointed in terms of section 2.9.2 of the Mine Health and Safety Act Chamber of Mines Certificate is

advantageous. Eligible for candidate registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) would be

advantageous*
SA Drivers License

Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience in geosciences/geotechnical engineering in a mining engineering environment. Proficiency in geohydrology, with a strong understanding of its principles and applications. Fundamental knowledge of relevant safety and mining legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Minerals and Energy Act. Basic understanding of geotechnical and dewatering practices, principles, and processes.

Additional Information

-What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.


As a responsible miner - of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel - we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.