Tailings Engineer

SUMMARY:
Build the Future of Sustainable Mining – Be the Specialist Who Shapes It!

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:

Do you want to make a real impact on the mining sector with cutting-edge, sustainable tailings and mine waste solutions? We’re looking for an Intermediate Tailings Engineer to join our dynamic Mine Waste team in Midrand. Bring your expertise in geotechnical and tailings engineering to a collaborative consulting environment that values innovation, diversity, and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailings and geotechnical solutions in line with international best practices.
• Oversee technical components of projects including data interpretation, analysis, reporting, and design.
• Apply advanced techniques to analyse tailings behaviour, stability, and seepage conditions.
• Contribute significantly to proposals, design documentation, and engineering reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide their technical development.
• Provide input into water use license and waste management applications.
• Lead or support inspection, construction, operation, and closure of tailings storage facilities and related earthworks.
• Interact with external clients, building strong relationships and offering technical expertise.
• Ensure all project activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing, innovation forums, and business development initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or BSc); Honours in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in tailings or geotechnical engineering, with a consulting or operational background.
• Professional registration with ECSA (or eligible).
• Demonstrated leadership in tailings facility design, assessment, and risk management.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software including slope stability and seepage analysis tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and engineering compliance in South Africa.
• Financial awareness of project budgets, WIP, and receivables.
• Strong report writing, client communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead small projects or workstreams.