Principal Tailings Engineer

6 months ago


Sandton, South Africa Knight Piesold Consulting Full time

We 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 equally passionate about growing the careers of engineering professionals in Africa.

The position offers the opportunity to excel both in the design office and on specific project sites within Africa.

Minimum Requirements:

A BEng or BSc degree in Civil/Mining engineering is required. An honours degree would be an advantage. Professional Engineer with a minimum of 15 years specifically with tailings. Previous experience in design, construction, and surveillance of Tailings Storage Facilities with specific experience in serving as Engineer of Record or large projects. Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Strong ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously delivering design services on time and within budget. Strong technical ability in tailings management, geotechnics, heap leaching, and water management. Competent report and proposal writing skills requiring strong English language skills (verbal and written). Ability to review reports and carry out audits. Ability to manage people, and technical teams and mentor junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Review, design, construction, and remediation of tailings structures at all stages of the projects. This includes pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, construction, operational and closure 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 mine waste facilities. Project management and co-ordination. Report and proposal writing. Mentorship of employees. Occasional travel to sites.

If you possess the above requirements and looking to work with an exceptional technical team, please send your detailed CV and motivation letter to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Odessa Chinasamy, at recruit@knightpiesold.com by 12th July 2024.

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only respond to shortlisted candidates.

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 103-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success. A hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution. A team of about 220 people - large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names. Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho. Sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applications. Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities. Merit-based promotional structure. Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies. Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally. Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts. Latest use of technology and software programmes. Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations. Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career. A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy. Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry. A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward. A highly lucrative performance bonus system. A fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyle. A hands-on approach to corporate wellness focusing on employee wellbeing and mental health. Healthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hard. Annual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully recharge. Fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork.
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