Principal Tailings Engineer

Slr Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to lead projects and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 15+ years of experience in mine waste engineering, and strong technical leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to drive growth initiatives while working with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Professionally registered civil/geotechnical engineer with minimum 15 years experience.
• Extensive experience in leading project teams.
• Detailed knowledge of global industry standards required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor teams.
• Develop and implement growth strategies.
• Develop client relationships using established networks.
• Provide technical leadership and project oversight.
• Review feasibility studies and designs.
• Conduct dam safety evaluations and risk assessments.

Skills

Mine waste engineering experience

Planning and feasibility design

Leadership in project teams

Technical review skills

Communication skills

Proactive and innovative mindset

Network in the Mining sector

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in geotechnical/water engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Geotechnical and dam engineering software

Job description

About the Company

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions, helping clients to achieve sustainability goals. With offices in 13 countries, we encourage collaboration across disciplines and offer a flexible, supportive 'One Team' culture.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering (e.g. 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.