Project Engineer : Mine Closure & Rehabilitation

Mintek; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining consultancy is seeking a Project Engineer specialized in Mine Closure & Rehabilitation in Randburg. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in project management related to the mining industry, specifically in mine closure and civil engineering. A master's degree in Earth Sciences is required, with a preference for candidates with a PhD. Responsibilities include ensuring quality assurance on site, stakeholder engagement, and preparing detailed rehabilitation designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management related to mine closure, civil engineering, or earthworks.
• Extensive knowledge of the mining industry, mining communities, or the public sector.
• Proven engineering or technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as client representative on site for projects.
• Ensure on-site quality assurance and conformance to designs and specifications.
• Coordinate project execution in line with company's strategies and goals.
• Prepare detailed mine rehabilitation designs and construction drawings.
• Implement SHEQ procedures to ensure safety and health standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Education

MEng or MSc in Earth Sciences

PhD preferred

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer - Mine Closure & Rehabilitation

Location: Gauteng, Randburg

Application Deadline: September 06, 2025

Construction Supervision

• Serve as client representative on site for projects.
• Ensure on-site quality assurance and conformance to designs and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Verify measurement and calculation of quantities for payment certificates.
• Address on-site deviations from scope, designs, and specifications.
• Monitor construction activities and program adherence, ensuring contractor compliance.
• Witness onsite quality tests and approve procured materials.
• Compile daily diaries and progress reports.
• Attend and facilitate progress and technical/coordination meetings.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate project execution in line with Mintek's strategies and goals.
• Manage and evaluate project documents, including scoping, bills of quantity, and budgets.
• Manage tasks proactively to identify and address problems early.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand and manage expectations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress and financial reports.

Design and Documentation

• Prepare detailed mine rehabilitation designs and construction drawings.
• Compile tender documents with accurate specifications.
• Manage project documents from contractors, including scoping reports and budgets.
• Conduct desktop studies, site investigations, and pre-feasibility studies.
• Manage specialist consultants such as geotechnical experts and surveyors.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Attend meetings with law enforcement and security providers.
• Manage relations with mining communities and contractors, escalating issues as needed.
• Oversee security and team management for shaft installations.
• Prepare audit and findings reports for D&O programs.
• Handle budgeting, estimates, tendering, and technical evaluations.
• Manage project statistics and costing.

SHEQ Management

• Implement SHEQ procedures to ensure safety and health standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Conduct risk assessments and review contractor SHEQ reports.
• Develop and review SOPs and management forms.
• Standardize tender documents and evaluation criteria.

Qualifications and Experience

• MEng or MSc in Earth Sciences or related fields; PhD preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the mining industry, mining communities, or the public sector.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management related to mine closure, civil engineering, or earthworks.
• Proven engineering or technical expertise.