Highly Experienced Tailings Engineer Wanted for Africa Projects

4 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Knight Piesold Consulting Full time

We are Knight Piesold Consulting, a 103-year-old global company with a strong vision and execution focus. Our team of about 220 people operates in several countries across Africa.

As a Senior Tailings Engineer, you will play a key role in reviewing, designing, constructing, and remediating tailings structures at various project stages. This includes pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, construction, operational, and closure stages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and design tailings structures
  • Undertake desk-based studies using data from various sources
  • Conduct due diligence reviews
  • Undertake scoping and pre-feasibility studies
  • Design and supervise mine waste facilities
  • Manage projects and coordinate tasks
  • Write reports and proposals
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Occasionally travel to project sites

Requirements:

  • BEng or BSc degree in Civil/Mining Engineering required
  • Honours degree advantageous
  • Professional Engineer with minimum 7 years experience in tailings
  • Previous experience in design, construction, and surveillance of Tailings Storage Facilities
  • Strong technical ability in tailings management, geotechnics, heap leaching, and water management
  • Excellent English language skills

Benefits:

  • Merit-based promotional structure
  • Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies
  • Opportunities for professional development and conference attendance
  • Latest use of technology and software programmes
  • Interesting and challenging project work
  • Mentorship and coaching throughout your career
  • A hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
  • Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and industry standards
  • A high-performance work culture with opportunities for growth and reward

We estimate the salary range for this position to be between $80,000 and $120,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Our Employee Value Proposition offers a comprehensive benefits package that aligns with your personal values and career aspirations. We welcome international applications and offer sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside our operating countries.



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