Section Rock Mechanic

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based at Amandelbult Complex, Tumela Mine and will be a Fixed Term Contract.

The Section Rock Mechanic is responsible for assisting the Shaft Rock Engineer with strata control issues. The work focus timeframe is at present up to 2 years, but some plans may have a longer timeframe.

• To undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to standards and to delineate areas with possible strata control problems.
• Carry out appropriate rock engineering measurement.
• Liaise with the Shift Supervisors to determine their individual needs according to their operational plans or problems encountered.
• Input relevant data into plans and layouts.
• Monitor underground conditions and reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
• Guideline management in standards for section safety and performance.
• 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.
• Support the Shaft Rock Engineer with rock engineering information to compile reports.
• Do regular Rockmass classifications during underground visits to build up a database.
• Assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with the monthly risk assessments.
• Assist with the reviewing of mining layouts.
• Gives training to the operations personnel in strata control factors.
• Monitors and reports stability of underground workings.
• Assist with the testing of rock properties.
• Assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with projects, trials and underground tests.

This role is at a D1 level reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.

• Matric with Maths and Science
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Strata Control with either a Degree/Diploma in Geology/Mining or P1, P2 and P3 of the Chamber of Mines Certificate in Rock Mechanics.

• Minimum 5 Geotechnical/Rock Engineering years’ experience in hard rock underground mining

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.

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.

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