Northern Cape: Junior Rock Engineer posted by Humankind

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Rock Engineer, you will:

• Assist the Senior Rock Engineer with geotechnical investigations, slope stability analyses, and ground control monitoring.
• Conduct strata control inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations related to ground conditions.
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of rock engineering controls in line with legal and company standards.
• Prepare and maintain Codes of Practice (COPs), procedures, and technical reports.
• Contribute to blasting assessments, excavation design, and continuous improvement initiatives for ground stability.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ) systems.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc / BTech / National Diploma in Rock Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Geology.
• Strata Control Certificate
• Rock Mechanics Certificate 
• 2–5 years’ experience in strata control or rock engineering, preferably within an open-pit mining environment.
• Sound knowledge of slope monitoring, geotechnical data analysis, and numerical modeling tools (e.g., Rocscience, Surpac, AutoCAD).
• Understanding of blasting techniques and their impact on rock stability.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing abilities.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across disciplines (geology, survey, safety).
• High attention to detail and a commitment to safety-first practices.
• Willingness to work in a remote site-based environment.

Advantageous

• Familiarity with Northern Cape geology and manganese ore bodies.
• Previous experience in manganese or base metal mining operations.
• Working knowledge of local mining regulations and COPs.

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