Role Description

The Strata Control Officer is responsible for making observations and measurements underground to test the stability of the underground excavations and to provide support to the Rock Engineer and to the business unit. The role reports to the Rock Engineer.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 with numeracy and literacy or equivalent NQF qualification
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Strata Control
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience appointed as a Strata Control Officer in a Hard Rock underground mine
• Relevant tertiary qualification (B.Sc. Geology/ B.Tech Mining/ B.Sc. Mining) will be advantageous
• Bushveld experience will be advantageous

Job Requirements

• Assist with the testing and reporting of support units
• Provide technical training to miners and shift supervisors
• Monitor support system performance
• Geotechnical core logging, do RQD assessments
• Geotechnical underground logging and assessments
• Investigate and report strata control problems
• Update rock engineering plans
• Assess the quality of installed secondary support and do audit reports
• Report on observations made underground
• Preparation of rock samples for strength testing purposes
• Participate with start-ups and risk assessments
• Participate with FOG investigations
• Assist with the management of the TARP process at the mine

Skills Required

• Good writing and verbal communication
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)