Job Details

Division Ivanplats

Minimum experience Associate

Company primary industry Mining and Metals

Job functional area Mining

Job Description

Ivanplats is looking for a Strata Control Officer (REF: IVP-MTS-2503)

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Honors Degree (Geology / Geotechnical Engineering / Rock Engineering
COM Strata Control Certificate

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

1-2 years’ experience in the relevant field
Basic computer literacy
Basic Strata Control
Section 22 and 23 of MHSA
Basic use of numerical modelling software
Use of mine planning software and geological software
Measuring and computing
Reporting
Communication, verbal and written
Installation of monitoring devices

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

Conduct routine, ad-hoc or requested inspections to examine, monitor and assess the safety, stability and condition of travelling ways and working places.
Investigate incidents and accidents caused by rock-related instability, as well as cases of changes in, or unusual, rock mass condition or behaviour.
Participate in start-up assessments and issue-based risk assessments as part of a cross-functional team.
Collect, capture and process Rock Engineering data and maintain a geotechnical database. Assess geotechnical conditions based on processed data.
Conduct localized stability analyses and issue appropriate recommendations to ensure excavation safety and stability.
Install instrumentation to monitor rock mass behaviour and support performance as part of the overall ground control monitoring strategy. Where required, record, review and interpret results.
Monitor activities relating to the mining process including drilling patterns, charging and timing, sockets, effectiveness of smooth wall blasting, compliance to re-entry procedures, cleaning and support.
Provide input into local excavation layouts, based on the mine’s design protocols and standards.
Assist with the compilation and / or updating of the mandatory COP, as well as assist with the compilation and / or revision of related standards and procedures.
Check that support units meet quality specifications (store yard checks, field testing and / or laboratory testing where needed).
Investigate requests (TARP Yellow) and assess need for support work to be conducted by specialist Rock Engineering contractors, either recommend appropriate support or escalate.
Provide on-the-job coaching to workers and supervisors in the workplace during underground visits.
Participate in investigations of relevant new technology and monitor trials.
Communicate with production and other service department staff, both verbally and by means of detailed written reports.
Monitor and report on compliance to COP and associated standards and procedures.
Statutory reporting to 14.1.8 Competent Person, comply with departmental procedures and maintain relevant administrative and filing systems.

Applications must be forwarded to or www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 5 November 2025

Preference will be given to South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.

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