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Rock Engineering Intern, C3

Seriti, Various Collieries, Mpumalanga & Free State

Internal & External

(Fixed Term Contracts)

Ref no: VAR081/25GS

Closing date: 26 August 2025

The role:

The role is a developmental role, with the primary purpose being to learn through experiential learning about the Mining Environment field.  The successful candidate will complete a structured development programme within 42 months to be considered to fulfil a substantial position within Seriti.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Present key learnings to the Operational Management Team after each phase is completed and identify a project at the beginning of second year of developmental programme to present at the completion of the programme
• Attend all formal courses and seminars as prescribed in the development programme and actively participate in all opportunities for development
• Act in the capacity of other roles in the discipline as and when required and deliver on role outcomes as expected in an acting capacity as well as to suggest and advise on improvements
• Identify, propose and participate in improvement or value-add projects relevant to the discipline by conducting research and benchmarking against other divisions and industries as well as networking with key internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and engage with technical coach and mentor

Requirements: (Internal Applicants)

• Recognition of prior learning will be given to candidates that have experience in mining production, geology and/or mine planning
• It will be advantageous for candidates that have:
  • Already started with their Strata Control Certificate in Coal
  • Completed their Strata Control Certificate in Coal
• Sound references from previous employers or learning institutions
• Proven completion of a relevant project related to field of study
• Proven theoretical knowledge in field of study
• Sense of maturity and eagerness to learn
• Self-starter and motivated
• Business writing skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Prior temporary working experience in field of study
• Basic knowledge of Seriti business principles and values
• Understanding of the Seriti core value chain and Operational codes of practices, procedures, standards and guidelines

Requirements: (External Applicants)

• BSc Engineering (Mining) / BSc Geology (Hons) / BEng Tech (Hons)
• Sound references from previous employers or learning institutions
• Proven completion of a relevant project related to field of study
• Proven theoretical knowledge in field of study
• Sense of maturity and eagerness to learn
• Self-starter and motivated
• Business writing skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Prior temporary working experience in field of study
• Basic knowledge of Seriti business principles and values
• Understanding of the Seriti core value chain and Operational codes of practices, procedures, standards and guidelines

Please note:

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• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
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