Senior Resident Engineer - Civils

Recruiter:

The Recruiters

Job Ref:

MW03062025A

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R150K / month

SUMMARY:
Opportunity for Civil Engineer with 10years'' experience coupled with Earthworks and HDPE linings experience. 1 August on-site start date

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Resident Engineer – Tailings Dam Project

Location: Booysendal Platinum Mine, near Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Position Type: Full-Time

Duration: Estimated 2 years

Commencement: 1 August 2025

Job Summary:

The Resident Engineer will oversee the on-site supervision of a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction project at the Booysendal Platinum Mine. This role involves managing large-scale earthworks, the installation of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) liners across the TSF footprint, and the development of extensive drainage networks, along with ancillary concrete and civil works. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, quantity surveyors, and other site personnel to ensure the project is executed safely, on time, within budget.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering.
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTech) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Preference given to qualifications, courses, or professional registration in the field of project management, such as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in site supervision/implementation. Preference given to Demonstrated expertise in large-scale earthworks, HDPE liner installation, and drainage systems.
Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams on-site, with strong organizational and decision-making skills.

If you are looking for a new opportunity and you meet ALL the above qualifications please email your CV to

Please note only candidates who meet ALL of the requirements above will be contacted.

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