Strata Control Officer – Underground Mining (Coal)

A leading underground coal mining operation are seeking 4 qualified and experienced Strata Control Officers to join its technical services team. This role is crucial to ensuring the geotechnical integrity of underground excavations and proactive strata stability management. Requirements Matric with Maths, Science and Geology Advanced Certificate or Higher Certificate in Rock Engineering or Safety Strata Control Officer Certificate of Competency (Coal) – Chamber of Mines 3 years underground experience in a strata control, observer, or geotechnical capacity Registered with SANIRE Strong communication, assertiveness, report writing, and facilitation skills Ability to work independently and maintain integrity in safety-critical decisions Key Responsibilities Conduct routine and ad hoc underground inspections to assess ground conditions and support compliance Implement and monitor rock engineering systems, strata control tools, and trigger action response plans Evaluate support systems, perform audits, and escalate red/yellow triggers to appropriate levels Provide coaching to mining teams on support standards and ground control procedures Contribute to short-term planning and participate in investigation of fall-of-ground (FoG) incidents Assist with SAMRASS 3 reporting and macro/micro stability audits Liaise with Rock Engineers and SHE departments for continuous improvement of excavation stability

Location: Secunda, ZA

Posted Date: 5/30/2025