Associate Tailings Engineer

Network Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Africa seeks an Associate Tailings Engineer to deliver critical geotechnical services for mining clients. The role offers diverse engineering challenges, focusing on project management and mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy a supportive culture with career growth opportunities and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive culture fostering accountability and development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in tailings or geotechnical engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (or in process).
• Strong experience in mine waste facility design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution and provide technical direction.
• Mentor junior engineers in professional development.
• Contribute actively to business development efforts.

Skills

Slope stability

Seepage analysis

Project management

Technical reporting

Client relationship development

Financial acumen

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Honours in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Slide

Plaxis

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

As an Associate Tailings Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering tailings and geotechnical services for major mining clients.

From the design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities to slope stability and seepage analysis, you'll work on a broad scope of engineering challenges.

The role includes project management, technical direction, mentoring Junior Engineers, and active contribution to business development.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (Honours in Geotechnical Engineering preferred)
• 8+ years post-graduate experience in tailings or geotechnical engineering
• Strong experience in the design, construction, operation, and closure of mine waste and tailings facilities
• Proficient in slope stability, seepage, and modelling software (e.g., GeoStudio, Slide, and Plaxis)
• Familiarity with South African engineering and environmental regulations, including water use and waste management licenses
• Financial acumen regarding project profitability, WIP, and DSO
• Skilled in MS Office (advanced Excel), MS Project, and technical reporting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop client relationships
• Professional registration with ECSA (or in process)
• A passion for mentoring and growing junior team members

We Will Also Consider:

• Candidates with strong multidisciplinary mine waste project leadership experience
• Engineers with business development or proposal writing experience
• Professionals with a track record of delivering innovative tailings solutions

Why This Opportunity?

• Join one of Africa's most diverse and future-focused consulting firms
• Lead meaningful projects in a growing Mine Waste team
• Enjoy a supportive culture that fosters accountability and development
• Competitive remuneration and career advancement opportunities

Apply now!