Chief Engineer, Geotechnical

:\r\nJob market analysis\r\nGeneral Role Purpose (brief description of this job):\r\n\r\nThe Chief Rock Engineer is responsible for leading all aspects of ground control and rock engineering practices at the mine. This includes developing, implementing, and monitoring geotechnical strategies to ensure operational safety, compliance with regulations, and optimal mine design and extraction. The role provides critical input into mine planning, risk management, and the long-term geotechnical stability of Trident mining operations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nQualifications (required for this job):\r\n\r\n \tBSc \/ BEng \/ BTech in Mining Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (or related field)\r\n \tMSc\/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Engineering, Geological Engineering advantageous\r\n \tChamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate (mandatory)\r\n \tRegistered with a recognized professional body (e.g., ECSA for South Africa)\r\n \tBlasting License is advantageous\r\n \tMinimum 8\u201310 years\u2019 experience in rock engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCore Specific Responsibilities \u2013 related to this Job:\r\n\r\n1. Strategic Leadership:\r\n\r\n \tLead the Rock Engineering Department and mentor a team of rock engineers and technicians.\r\n \tDevelop and implement long-term ground control strategies aligned with the mine\u2019s production and safety goals.\r\n \tMaintaining effective stakeholder relationships (Mining Operations, Consultants and Contractors).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2. Geotechnical Risk Management:\r\n\r\n \tIdentify, assess, and manage geotechnical hazards and design appropriate control measures.\r\n \tOversee implementation and monitoring of ground support systems.\r\n \tConduct regular risk assessments and audits of geotechnical practices.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n3. Technical Oversight:\r\n\r\n \tProvide expert advice on stope layouts, excavation stability, and seismicity.\r\n \tEnsure all geotechnical de