Job Description

Purpose of Role





The Strata Control Observer will be responsible for inspections of working places, evaluates rock mass conditions, measures compliance to support standards, procedures and creates awareness of sub-standard conditions in order to advance a safe working environment


Measure standard compliance accurately in the pits, tailings dams and waste rock dumps; Issue appropriate remedial measures for sub-standards identified; Generate and distribute audit reports; Perform on-the-job coaching of production crews; Update Rock Engineering databases and workplace control sheets daily; Perform pits/ waste rock dumps investigations and risk assessments as required and submit reports; Inspect highwall scaling and barring; The safety and efficiency of mining operations; Pro-active reduction in levels of rock related risk in mining operations; Assist Strata Control Officers in carrying out their duties to monitor rock mass behavior. Conduct PTO's on related procedures and standards. Conduct over-inspections on safe declarations. Conduct over inspections on QAQC of drilling and charging on final and moving highwalls.


Qualifications:


Grade 12 (with Math's and Physical Science). Degree or Diploma in Geology or Engineering Geology / Mining/Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Advantageous). Competent A (Advantageous). Surface Mining Course (Advantageous).

Job specific experience:


Minimum two-three (2-3) years' experience in a mining environment with at least one (1) year in open cast environment. Computer literacy is essential. Valid Code B Driver's License.




Inherent requirements





Must be medically fit





Closing d

ate: 18

June 2025

NOTE: Preference will be given to female candidates.