Shaft Rock Engineer

The Shaft Rock Engineer is responsible for providing the Shaft with specialist Rock Engineering services and expertise that forms part of the MRM department. The work focus timeframe is one year to life of mine. Demonstrated ability to perform in a Brownfields Greenfields or JVs operational Environment.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Day-to-day engineering and design recommendations suitably backed up by modelling or other techniques.
• Input into site specific standards
• Geotechnical input to reserve losses and dilution
• Accident investigation and associated reporting
• Input into planning
• Input into mining layouts with regard to support systems and standards
• Support patterns and systems
• Stop work place if unsafe
• Assessment of rock mass characteristics and conditions
• Mapping of geological structures for geotechnical / rock engineering and mine
• design purpose
• Observation of adherence to support standard and quality
• Monitoring of rock mass stability
• Assess suppliers in terms of adherence to specifications
• Mine design and layouts
• Observation of rock mass conditions
• Geotechnical logging form surface drilling exploration programme boreholes
• Reporting on observations to line and technical disciplinal head
• Input observations into the appropriate database

This role is a Band 6/11 reporting to the Chief Rock Engineer

Qualifications :

• COM Rock Mechanics Certificate for Metalliferous Mines
• A Diploma/degree in Geology/Mining Engineering will be advantageous.

Experience

• 5 years experience in mining; rock engineering or strata control

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to meet technical and responsibility requirements of the legal appointment.
• Member of professional body (SANIRE)

Additional Information :

What We Offer

At Amandelbult Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender-based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviors from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date 16 March 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time