Rock Mechanics Engineer || Freda Rebecca Gold Mine

DUE: 23 MAY 2025

We seek to recruit an experienced and qualified Rock Mechanics Engineer based at Freda
Rebecca Gold Mine in Bindura

About the Job
We are looking for an experienced Rock Mechanics Engineer to join our Technical Services team. This position reports to the Technical Services Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Enforces Safety, Health and Environmental standards in line with ISO 14001:2015, 150 45001:2018 and 150 9001:2015 and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Designs and implements ground support systems to ensure the stability of excavations and tunnels.
• Conducts rock engineering assessments, audits, and inspections to identify and mitigate against potential hazards and risks in mining areas.
• Provides technical support and guidance to mining personnel on ground control practices and procedures.
• Analyses data from monitoring systems, including instrumentation and numerical modelling to assess rock mass conditions and predicts ground behaviour.
• Develops and implements rock engineering standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborates with mine planning, production, and geotechnical teams to optimize mining strategies and minimize rock-related incidents.
• Conducts geotechnical investigations, including rock mass characterization, discontinuity mapping, and laboratory testing
• Provides training and mentorship to junior rock engineers and other mining staff on rock mechanics principles and practices.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Technical Services Manager.

About You

• BSc (Hons) Mining Engineering/Geology.
• Master’s degree in Rock Engineering and/or Rock Engineering Certificate from Minerals Council of South Africa.
• A minimum of five years experience with at least 2 years practising Rock Engineering.
• Proficient in Map 30, Rock science and/or other Rock Engineering software.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the success of this position.
• The candidate must also be an exceptional team leader with flexible attitude and sound work ethics.

  TO APPLY
  Interested? Please send your CV to [email protected]    by not later than 23rd of May 2025.
  Freda Rebecca Gold Mine