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Manager: Rock Engineering

As the world’s leading primary producer of platinum group metals, we produce 40% of the world’s newly mined platinum. Our mining, smelting and refining operations are based in South Africa, while we’re developing Unki Platinum Mine in Zimbabwe
Job Description

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Platinum, Johannesburg
As the world's leading primary producer of platinum group metals, we produce 40% of the world's newly mined platinum. Our mining, smelting and refining operations are based in South Africa, while we're developing Unki Platinum Mine in Zimbabwe and actively exploring in Brazil. We have exploration partners in Canada, Russia and China and a number of joint ventures with several historically disadvantaged South African consortia as part of our commitment to the transformation of the mining industry.
A part of Anglo American, we are helping to build the leading global mining company.

Manager: Rock Engineering

Based in the Corporate Mineral Resources Management (MRM) department and working in collaboration with other disciplines, you will support the Head of MRM by initiating, defining and implementing Rock Engineering strategies, standards and plans. As a definitive member of a highly skilled and motivated team, you will be overseeing and giving rock engineering related direction to Anglo Platinum mines, projects and joint ventures.
A strong practical operations focus will see you provide specialist rock engineering services and expertise, as well as technical guidance. The role involves considerable travel.
To be a success here, you'll need extensive and diverse experience in the mining industry (with around 8 years at a senior level), as well as detailed knowledge and understanding of narrow tabular and massive platinum mining. Qualifications-wise a 4-year degree in an appropriate Engineering or Scientific discipline, a Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate or postgraduate Rock Engineering qualification will be expected. You should also be a member of SANIRE. Preference will be given to candidates registered as a Professional Engineer or Natural Scientist. Ref: 698966

Closing date: 21 March 2011

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