Strata Control Officer

Listing reference: tship_000074
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Kathu
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strata Control Officer to join our dynamic MRM team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective rock mechanics services to the mine, conduct various investigations into the potential implications of mining activities and compiles reports for submission. The candidate will also gather all data for the rock and safety assessment in different blocks within the pit and conduct daily inspections for any rock fall safety/hazardous issues.
Job description

·        Apply rock engineering systems, standards, and tools to support safe and efficient mining operations.

·        Conduct routine, ad-hoc, and requested inspections to assess rock mass conditions and evaluate the effectiveness of control plans.

·        Monitor compliance with support and excavation standards and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

·        Participate in planning and production meetings (daily, weekly, and monthly) to provide rock engineering input.

·        Provide coaching and guidance to mining personnel during routine inspections to enhance compliance and awareness.

·        Respond promptly to monitoring triggers and report findings to the Mine Manager and Rock Engineer using the quickest available communication method.

·        Assist in proactively identifying significant ground-related hazards and recommend mitigation measures.

·        Participate in or support investigations of fall-of-ground incidents and reportable events

·        Completing the rock engineering components of official accident reports.

·        Providing input for the SAMRASS 3 report.

·        Professional Development: Actively work toward obtaining the Rock Engineer Certificate of Competency.

·        Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate reports to the MRM Department and RESS in a timely manner

Minimum requirements

  •     Grade 12 (Matric)
  •     Valid South African Drivers License
  •     Strata Control Certificate: Surface Mines (Essential)
  •     BSc Geology/Mining Engineering/Mining Geology (Preferable)
  •     Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Strata Control (MRM) environment within the mining industry - Surface Mines
  •     Hard Rock Mining (Preferable)
  •     Manganese Experience (Preferable)
 
 

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