Grade 12 with Maths (HG) and Science (HG) or equivalent at NQF level 4 · Chamber of Mines Strata Control Officers' Certificate is essential · Relevant Tertiary Qualification (B.Sc. Geology / B.Tech Mining / B.Sc. Mining / B.Eng. Mining, Mathematics, Physics) · Parts of Chamber of Mines Rock Mechanic certificate would be advantageous Minimum Five to Seven (5-7) years' experience as a Strata Control Officer in conventional hard rock underground mining Mines Rescue Services Member (Advantageous) · Report writing skills are essential · Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, MicroStation V8i, Sable and Rocscience) · Medical Certificate of Fitness As our Strata Control Officer some of your responsibilities will include but not limited to: · Monthly updates of panel risk ratings before planning meetings · Conduct TARP 3 investigations as and when required · Identify geological features and their associated risks during underground visits · Issue Strata Control Officer reports with observations and recommendations following underground visits · Geotechnically log all underground and surface boreholes (cover, geological) and log in Sable · Log borehole cameras on Sable database and plot in Microstation daily · Conduct on the job training on TARP and other Rock Engineering standards and procedures when underground or daily · Management of the Strata Control Observers daily · Provide a support function to production personnel during the planning process and the day-today running of the mine · Monitor ground movement and ground conditions, assess areas reported as having encountered adverse ground conditions and assist the Senior Rock Engineering Officer with making
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