RPO Recruitment’s Client is urgently seeking the expertise of an Strata Controller in the Northern Cape. The successful candidate will monitor and manage ground stability in underground or open-cut mining operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and structural integrity of mine workings through geotechnical assessments, monitoring, and control strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular inspections of underground or surface operations to assess ground conditions, documenting observations and verifying ground support installations meet site standards.
- Monitor strata behaviour using visual inspections and instrumentation to detect signs of deformation or failure, and recommend preventative actions
- Implement and manage ground support systems such as bolting, mesh, and shotcrete, ensuring proper installation and performance through testing and inspection.
- Collect and analyse geotechnical data through mapping, logging, and instrumentation to support ongoing risk assessments and maintain accurate records.
- Assist in the design and execution of safe excavation and support plans, providing input on layout and support requirements based on site-specific geotechnical conditions.
- Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, inspections, and risk assessments to support operational planning and safety compliance.
- Communicate ground control issues effectively to operations teams, offering guidance and delivering training on hazard recognition and response procedures.
- Liaise with engineers, geologists, and safety personnel to ensure integrated ground control practices aligned with production and compliance objectives.
- Support incident investigations related to ground movement or instability, conducting root cause analysis and contributing to safety improvements.
- Ensure all strata control practices and reporting are fully compliant with DMRE regulations and contribute to statutory reporting and audit readiness
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Geology
- 3-5 years Strata Control experience in a mining environment.
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career-changing move.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: www.rporecruitment.co.za or email us your CV: mining@rporecruitment.us
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.