Karo Platinum (Private) Limited is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Rock Mechanics Engineer to join its technical team.
ROLE PURPOSE
Analyse rock mass stability and design ground support systems for open-pit and underground environments, providing expert geotechnical guidance to contractor-executed operations in structurally complex and fault-prone zones.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct rock mass characterisation, stability analyses, and structural mapping.
- Design ground support systems (rock bolts, shotcrete, cable bolts, mesh, etc.).
- Serve as primary geotechnical authority advising the mining contractor.
- Implement and manage geotechnical monitoring programmes (slope, groundwater, seismic).
- Develop and maintain Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs).
- Maintain a geotechnical risk register and lead hazard identification reviews.
- Ensure compliance with Zimbabwean mining regulations and company safety standards.
- Produce regular geotechnical reports for management and stakeholders.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BSc in Mining Engineering, Geology, or Geotechnical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated rock mechanics experience in open-pit and/or underground environments
- Experience in structurally complex or fault-dominated orebodies
- PGM or Great Dyke operational background is an added advantage.
- Numerical and analytical modelling tools
- Geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation management skills
Karo Platinum (Private) Limited is conducting mining operations on its lease in Ngezi. We are seeking experienced mining professionals with proven expertise in Zimbabwe’s platinum group metals (PGMs) sector. Successful candidates will play a key role in driving operational excellence and will work closely with our mining contractor to optimize production, resource management, and technical integration within a dynamic, fast-paced start-up
