Senior Tailings Engineer – Pr.Eng.

Recruiter:

NIMA Recruitment

Job Ref:

NIM0012

Date posted:

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Very competitive well structured package

SUMMARY:
A leading international mining and engineering consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Senior Tailings Engineer (Pr. Eng.) to join our growing South African-based team.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as Engineer of Record (EoR) or technical advisor for TSF design, construction, and operational management
Lead and review geotechnical designs, risk assessments, and performance monitoring programs for tailings structures
Provide expert input on dam safety inspections, instrumentation data analysis, and mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g. GISTM, CDA, ANCOLD) and regional regulatory frameworks
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory bodies
Mentor and supervise junior and mid-level engineers in the tailings and geotechnical group
Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client presentations

Requirements:

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration (South Africa or internationally recognized equivalent)
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on tailings dams and geotechnical engineering
Proven experience acting as or supporting the Engineer of Record (EoR) on major TSF projects
Strong knowledge of geotechnical software and slope stability modelling tools (e.g., GeoStudio, FLAC, PLAXIS)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to relocate to and reside in Dubai full-time
Ability to travel to remote mine sites on a scheduled basis

Preferred Qualifications:

MSc or higher in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
Experience in arid and desert geotechnical environments
Familiarity with environmental and social governance (ESG) best practices in tailings

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