Rock Engineer

Assesses the stability of rock around mines and excavations and designs measures that reduce collapse, seismic and ground-control risks. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Rock Engineer do?

Assesses the stability of rock around mines and excavations and designs measures that reduce collapse, seismic and ground-control risks.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR650 000 p.a.Mid-levelR950 000 p.a.SeniorR1 400 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Geotechnical modelling · EssentialGround control design · EssentialMine safety · EssentialRock mechanics · EssentialTechnical reporting · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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MINING ENGINEERING — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Rock Engineer do?

Assesses the stability of rock around mines and excavations and designs measures that reduce collapse, seismic and ground-control risks.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Geotechnical modelling, Ground control design, Mine safety, Rock mechanics, Technical reporting.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.