Principal Tailings Engineer

SLR; Durban; On-site; ZAR 90 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to lead initiatives in mine waste services. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of relevant experience in the mining sector, strong project management skills, and professional registration. This position involves team management, client relationship development, and technical oversight on projects. Candidates should possess excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Professionally registered as a civil or geotechnical engineer.
• Detailed knowledge of global industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team.
• Develop and implement company strategy.
• Oversee technical reviews and feasibility studies.
• Conduct dam safety evaluations and risk assessments.

Skills

Mine waste engineering experience

Project management

Client relationship development

Technical review skills

Excellent communication in English

Proactive and innovative

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Geotechnical or Water Engineering

Professional registration (PrEng or similar)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Geotechnical and Dam Engineering software

Job description

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Job Description About the company

SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business.

We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally.

At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team’ culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and being part of a team that makes a difference.

Job Purpose

Our Africa based team has a need for a Principal Tailings Engineer to complement our existing Engineering and Mine Waste teams and to support and drive various growth initiatives. SLR has a significant and longstanding profile across Africa in tailings management and mine waste services for a number of mining clients, from junior to top tier.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering ( Bachelor of Engineering).
• Postgraduate qualifications in geotechnical or water engineering will be favourably considered.
• Professionally registered civil or geotechnical engineer with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
• Proven track record in project and technical delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Team management and mentoring.
• Development and implementation of company strategy and growth initiatives.
• Client relationship development, both current SLR clients and prospective clients using your established networks.
• Technical leadership and project oversight, often in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Technical review of feasibility studies and designs of mine waste facilities (tailings dams, heap leach pads and related infrastructure) and associated investigations and analyses (geotechnical investigations, stability analyses, water balances, deposition planning etc.).
• Undertake dam safety evaluations and risk assessments.
• Undertake mine waste facility audits and inspections.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial experience in mine waste engineering in a consulting environment.
• Broad range of experience in planning, feasibility, design and construction phase services.
• Extensive experience in leading project teams.
• Good experience in the technical review of design works, reports and proposals.
• English speaking with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, innovative, and take pride in producing quality work.
• Connected network across the Mining sector.
• Professionally registered (PrEng or similar) in South Africa. Relevant professional registration in countries outside of South Africa would also be considered.
• Detailed knowledge of global industry standards and guidelines is required.
• Good experience with and understanding of water engineering and closure needs and developments with particular reference to mine waste facilities and the Mining sector.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and specific software relevant to geotechnical and dam engineering.
• Strong technical background.
• Commercial acumen.

SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.