Environmental Civil Engineer - Mpumalanga Mine Rehabilitation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Civil Engineer near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, to contribute to mine rehabilitation projects. You will design and implement civil solutions for remediated lands, water quality management, and regulatory compliance.

The role blends office design work with essential fieldwork in challenging environments. The ideal candidate will apply environmental engineering principles to civil works and show a passion for ecological restoration, with regular site presence

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental engineering principles applied to civil works.
• Experience in mine rehabilitation or ecological restoration is a plus.
• Ability to liaise with regulatory bodies and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments for post-mining landscapes.
• Design erosion control measures and sediment management solutions.
• Develop water management infrastructure and drainage plans.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Civil engineering

Site assessment

Water management

Education

BSc in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized environmental consultancy based near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , is seeking an Environmental Civil Engineer to contribute to significant mine rehabilitation projects. This role focuses on designing and implementing civil engineering solutions to remediate disturbed land, manage water quality, and ensure environmental compliance in post-mining landscapes. Key responsibilities include site assessments, erosion control design, water management infrastructure development, and liaising with regulatory bodies. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of environmental engineering principles applied to civil works and a passion for ecological restoration. This position offers a unique blend of office-based design work and essential fieldwork in challenging environments. While regular site presence is required for supervision and data collection, opportunities for remote work on design documentation and reporting will be available, making this a hybrid role. We are looking for a dedicated professional committed to sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Mpumalanga region.