Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
Anglo Platinum
Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the worlds leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.
Job Description
The focus for this role will be to:
- Undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to standards and to outline areas with possible strata control problems.
- Carry out appropriate rock engineering measurement and input relevant data into plans and layouts.
- Liaise with the Shift Supervisors to determine their individual needs according to operational plans or problems encountered and monitor underground conditions and reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
- Provide guideline management in standards for section safety and performance and assist with the reviewing of mining layouts.
- Monitor legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of rock engineering responsibilities and participate in the investigation of relevant rock engineering related incidents and accidents e.g. Codes of Practice during underground visits.
- Support and assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with monthly risk assessments and rock engineering information for reporting.
- Regular Rock Mass Ratings during underground visits to build up a database, monitor and report stability of underground workings and assist with testing rock properties.
Qualifications
The following will be required:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science is required.
- Certificate in Strata Control is required.
- 1 year experience in Strata Control within a Conventional Mining environment.
- Computer literate in MS Office.
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. Were a large, successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.
How We Are Committed To Your Safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing date:
03 April 2023
