Mineral Resources Practitioner Strata Control (North West) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To utilise his/her skills and knowledge and apply it within provided Strata Control systems, processes, policies, procedures, and resources, to meet the short-term demands in a defined area, as determined by the HOD.
• Takes cognisance of Mine Health, Safety and Environmental standards and procedures, recognising applicable legislation and best practice principles.
• The goal and aim are to perform the daily activities in his/her defined area, in a responsible manner, with quality and quantity of work as priority.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status us

PEOPLE

• Manage the Rock Engineering team

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Geological Features:

• Identify geological features by means of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Geographic information & observations
• Locate unstable geological features
• Determine size, type and location of support
• Conduct rock related monthly risk assessments
• Provide mitigation recommendations based on the risk

Rock Mechanics Report:

• Issue Rock Mechanics recommendations:
• Indicate type and standard of temporary and permanent support
• Selection of support type based on rock mass assessment in the excavations

Support Audit:

• Conduct the Support Audit
• Identify non-conforming supports and make recommendations for corrective action

Fall-Of-Ground:

• Investigate Fall of Ground (FOG) occurrences and make recommendations for corrective action

Rock Mass Analysis:

• Classify the conditions of rock mass
• Provide recommendations when poor rock mass conditions are identified

Project:

• Plan and execute rock Engineering projects based on Rock Engineer’s guidance

Underground visits frequency:

• Ensure all relevant working places are assessed and scanned as per the schedule

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES,AutoCad,Datamine,Stryos)

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level
• Hazard identification skills
• Risk Management skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Report writing skills

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Rock Engineering and Mining Processes

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Grade 12/N3
• Higher Certificate (NQF 5) or National Diploma (NQF6) in Mining or related
• Practical Strata Control Certificate (COM)
• 5 Year’s relevant experience, preferably 2 years supervisory experience

Closing date: 13 March 2026