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.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation and design of rock engineering plans and reports
- Remedial action to observed deviations from support specifications
- Hazard identification and risk rating surveys
- Design of Pillars, Excavations, Support systems/methodologies
- Day-to-day engineering and design recommendations suitably backed up by modelling or other techniques
- Geotechnical input to reserve losses and dilution
- Accident investigation and associated reporting
- Input into mining layouts regarding support systems and standards
- Support patterns and systems
- Stop dangerous or nonstandard working places
- Assessment of rock mass characteristics and conditions
- Mapping of geological structures for geotechnical / rock engineering and mine design purposes
- 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
- Effective supervision, performance management and development of direct reportees
This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Rock Engineering Manager
- COM Rock Mechanics Certificate [for Metalliferous Mines]
- Degree in Geology, or Mining Engineering would be advantageous
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an appointed Rock Engineer.
Knowledge And Skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet technical and responsibility requirements of the legal appointment.
- Member of professional body (SANIRE)
What We Offer
At 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 behaviours 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
29 October 2026