Rehabilitation & Waste Dump Engineer

Anglo American; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American seeks a Rehabilitation & Waste Dump Engineer to manage waste dump designs and ensure compliance with environmental standards. This role involves developing designs, overseeing waste management, and collaborating with stakeholders to restore landscapes. Ideal candidates will have a National Diploma in Mining Engineering and relevant experience in open cast mining operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for learning and growth

Technical training and leadership programmes

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of operational experience in open cast mine planning.
• SA Drivers License Code B required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive designs for waste dumps and rehabilitation areas.
• Oversee the planning, construction, and management of waste dump facilities.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and geotechnical analyses.

Skills

Geotechnical Analysis

Environmental Compliance

Water Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6)

BEng – Mining Engineering/ BTech NQF7

Job description

Company Description

We have an exciting position for a Rehabilitation & Waste Dump Engineer to develop and manage all waste dump and rehabilitation designs and ensure compliance with the design.

Be part of the team.

The team that makes it happen.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Rehabilitation & Waste Dump Engineer you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Support a safe and healthy work environment where workers and contractor can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance.

Performance and Delivery

Design Development:

• Develop comprehensive designs for waste dumps and rehabilitation areas, considering geological, geotechnical, environmental, and regulatory factors.
• Utilize engineering principles and software tools to create effective and environmentally sustainable designs.

Waste Dump Management:

• Oversee the planning, construction, and ongoing management of waste dump facilities to ensure proper disposal of mining waste materials.
• Implement best practices for waste containment, stability, and monitoring.

Rehabilitation Planning:

• Develop and implement rehabilitation plans for disturbed areas, ensuring the restoration of the landscape to a condition compatible with the surrounding environment.
• Consider biodiversity, soil stability, and water management in rehabilitation planning.

Compliance Management:

• Ensure that waste dump and rehabilitation designs comply with relevant regulations, environmental standards, and corporate policies.
• Monitor and report on adherence to design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Environmental Impact Assessment:

• Conduct environmental impact assessments related to waste dumps and rehabilitation projects, identifying potential impacts, and proposing mitigation measures.
• Geotechnical Analysis:
• Perform geotechnical analyses to assess the stability of waste dump structures, including slope stability analysis, settlement analysis, and seepage analysis.

Water Management:

• Implement effective water management strategies to control runoff, prevent erosion, and minimise the environmental impact of waste dumps.
• Design drainage systems and erosion control measures.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including environmental agencies, regulatory bodies, and community representatives, to address concerns and ensure alignment with community expectations.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Develop and manage budgets for waste dump construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Implement cost-effective solutions while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Monitoring and Surveillance:

• Establish monitoring programs to assess waste dump facilities' stability and environmental impact regularly.
• Implement surveillance systems to detect and address potential issues promptly.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of waste dump and rehabilitation designs, construction activities, and monitoring results.
• Prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and relevant parties.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve waste dump and rehabilitation based on industry best practices, technological advancements, and lessons learned from previous projects.

This role is in the Technical & Integrated Planning (T&IP) at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager MT Planning (Sishen & Kolomela).

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6)
• BEng – Mining Engineering/ BTech NQF7 (Preferred )
• SA Drivers License Code B

Experience

• 3-5 years of operational experience in open cast mine planning and related operations.

Additional Information

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.