Tailings Engineers - SandtonFull job descriptionWe have unlocked several project opportunities in Southern Africa and are expanding our team. The projects we work on are interesting and challenging. We are passionate about the civil engineering expertise we offer to our clients and we are equally passionate about growing the careers of engineering professionals in Africa. In a high-performing, high-reward organisation the opportunities to develop are endless.The position offers the opportunity to excel both in the design office and on specific project sites within Africa. Professionals will work with like-minded individuals who collaborate and support each other on projects. You can be assured of mentorship from technical specialists as well as the ability to work in a healthy work environment.Minimum Technical Requirements:Professional Engineer with a minimum of 15 years' specific experience with tailings.Honours Degree or equivalent in a civil or mining engineering subject.Previous experience of design, build and maintenance of Tailings Storage Facilities with specific experience in serving as Engineer of Record on large projects.Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, within budget and to the client's satisfaction.Competent report and proposal writing skills requiring strong English language skills (verbal and written)Able to work professionally with clientsStrong ability to manage multiple projects and clients at one time, delivering design services on time and budget.Strong technical ability in tailings management, geotechnics, heap leaching and water management.Ability to review reports and carry out audits.Ability to manage people, technical teams and mentor junior staff.Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview, design, construction and remediation of tailings structures at all stages of the project, including pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, construction and operational stages.Undertaking desk-based studies utilising data and information from a variety of sources.Undertaking due diligence reviews.Undertaking scoping and pre-feasibility studies.Design and supervision of waste facilities.Project management and co-ordination.Report and proposal writing.Mentorship of employees.Occasional travel to sites.Our employee value proposition:When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand. We offer you:A 101-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued successA hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on executionA team of about 160 people – large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other’s namesTeam members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and LesothoSponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applicationsContinuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunitiesMerit-based promotional structureFully paid bursaries for postgraduate studiesOpportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationallyAccess to and mentorship from technical industry expertsLatest use of technology and software programmesInteresting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirationsMentorship and coaching at every stage of your careerA hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomyAttractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industryA high-performance work culture – high effort leads to high rewardA highly lucrative performance bonus systemA fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyleA hands-on approach to corporate wellness focussing on employee wellbeing and mental healthHealthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hardAnnual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully rechargeModern and professional, fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork.Candidates who meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity can send their applications to Lungile Sibisi at recruit@knightpiesold.com by 30 June 2023.We will get in touch with shortlisted candidates due to the expected volume of applications.
