Strata Control Officer

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• To undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to support 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.
• Audit mining standards for support and pillars to ensure conformance
• 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 Chief / Shaft Rock Engineer with rock engineering information to compile reports.
• Do regular RMR’s during underground visits to build up a database.
• Assist the Chief / Shaft Rock Engineer with the monthly risk assessments on the stope plans.
• 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.

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Chief Rock Engineer.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with minimum 50% in maths and science
• Certificate in Strata Control

Experience, technical knowledge and skills

• A minimum of 1 years Strata Control experience in a hard rock mining environment.
• Mining experience sufficient to enable her/him to fulfill the role
• Computer literacy for role
• Geotechnical logging
• Structural mapping
• QAQC
• Mine plan scrutiny
• Rockmass classification
• Support evaluation

Additional Information

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: 19 June 2026