Anglo-American Is Hiring: Strata Control Officer C5 – Burgersfort, South Africa
Business Unit / Group Function:
Africa – Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
Area:
Mining
Location:
Burgersfort, South Africa
Reference Id:
REF52231C
Experience / Work Type:
Entry Level / Permanent Employee
Closing Date:
06 November, 2023
Job Description:
You will be tasked with performing the following activities;
To undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to support standards and to delineate areas with possible strata control problems
Carry out appropriate rock engineering measurement and input relevant data into plans and layouts
Gives training to the operations personnel in strata control factors and reporting to the HRD Manager
Liaise with the Shift Supervisors to determine their individual needs according to their operational plans or problems encountered.
Monitor underground conditions and reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
Guideline management in standards for section safety and performance.
Audit mining standards for support and pillars to ensure conformance
Monitor legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of rock engineering responsibilities e.g. Codes of Practice during underground visits.
Participation in the investigation of relevant rock engineering related incidents and accidents and support the Shaft Rock Engineer with rock engineering information to compile reports.
Do regular RMR’s during underground visits to build up a database and monitor as well as compile reports on the stability of underground workings.
Assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with the monthly risk assessments on the stope plans and assist with the reviewing of mining layouts.
This role is a C5 level reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
Qualifications:
Matric with Mathematics and Science
Strata Control certificate
Competent B certificate (advantageous)
ETDP training qualification and Assessor will be advantageous
Please attached all certificates. Applications without certificates attached will not be reviewed.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
5 years as a Strata Control Officer in a mining environment
Training experience will be advantageous
Code 08 Drivers license and own transport
Computer literacy with high proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
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 are a large, successful multinational company – and we are 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. 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.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
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.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing Date: 06 November 2023
