Key Responsibilities:
Achievement of optimum Strata Control Standards • To undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to the Codes of Practice. • Support Standards and Procedures and to identify areas with possible strata control problems. • Carry out appropriate Rock Engineering measurements. • Liaise with the Shift Supervisors and Miners. • Input relevant data into plans and layouts. • Monitor underground conditions and report to the Strata Control Officer. • Guideline supervision in standards for section safety and performance. • Audit mining standards for support and pillars to ensure conformance. • Participate in the investigation of relevant Rock Engineering related incidents and accidents. • Support the Strata Control Officer with rock engineering information to compile reports. • Do regular RMRs during underground visits to build up a database. • Give training to the operations personnel in basic Hazard Identification. • Monitor and report the stability of underground workings. • Assist with testing of new support products.
Stakeholder Relations • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally. • Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders. • Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable. • Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes. Financial Management • Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives. • Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations. Building a values-based organisational culture • Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance • Align to international responsible mining principles. • SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs). • SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. • US PGM Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles. SHE Compliance • Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment. • Participate in risk assessments, investigate, and take appropriate action as per identified risks. • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management: • Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. • Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, which will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS): • Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence • Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence • Improve our position on global industry cost curve