About the position
Junior Rock Engineer
Hotazel, Northern Cape
Permanent | On-site
Key Responsibilities:
As a Junior Rock Engineer, you will:
- Assist the Senior Rock Engineer with geotechnical investigations, slope stability analyses, and ground control monitoring.
- Conduct strata control inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations related to ground conditions.
- Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of rock engineering controls in line with legal and company standards.
- Prepare and maintain Codes of Practice (COPs), procedures, and technical reports.
- Contribute to blasting assessments, excavation design, and continuous improvement initiatives for ground stability.
- Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ) systems.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc / BTech / National Diploma in Rock Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Geology.
- Strata Control Certificate (essential).
- Completion of at least two Rock Mechanics Certificate Modules.
- 2-5 years' experience in strata control or rock engineering, preferably within an open-pit mining environment.
- Sound knowledge of slope monitoring, geotechnical data analysis, and numerical modeling tools (e.g., Rocscience, Surpac, AutoCAD).
- Understanding of blasting techniques and their impact on rock stability.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and technical report-writing abilities.
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across disciplines (geology, survey, safety).
- High attention to detail and a commitment to safety-first practices.
- Willingness to work in a remote site-based environment.
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