Senior Civil Infrastructure Design Lead - Mining

DRA Global; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA Global is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Design Engineer to deliver civil infrastructure solutions across mining and mineral processing projects in South Africa. The role blends hands-on design, technical leadership, and coordination of multidisciplinary deliverables from feasibility to construction.

You will mentor junior engineers, review drawings, and ensure quality, budget, and schedule targets, with proficiency in Civil 3D and related software.

Qualifications

• BTech or BSc degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is essential.
• Membership of SAICE is required.
• More than 10 years' experience specialising in civil infrastructure design within mining and mineral processing environments.
• Proven expertise in bulk earthworks, terrace design and shaping.
• Experience in geometric road design and pavement layerworks.
• Sound knowledge of stormwater runoff analysis and drainage system design.
• Experience in potable water and sewer reticulation system analysis and design.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Civil Designer or Technocad software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, legislation and SANS/COLTO payment clauses for bills of quantities.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil infrastructure engineering calculations, analysis and design in compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Design bulk earthworks, terraces, roads, stormwater systems, and water and sewer reticulation infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering design criteria, technical reports, sketches and specifications to support project requirements.
• Review and approve engineering drawings to ensure constructability and compliance with design intent.
• Lead and coordinate engineering design teams, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and specialist consultants to coordinate design information.
• Evaluate design alternatives and conduct thorough technical assessments to optimise project outcomes.
• Contribute technical expertise to tender documentation and procurement processes.
• Conduct site inspections and investigations, providing technical support throughout the construction phase.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

BTech or BSc Civil Engineering

ECSA Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng

SAICE membership

Tools

Civil 3D

Civil Designer

Technocad

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

DRA Global is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Design Engineer to deliver civil infrastructure solutions across mining and mineral processing projects in South Africa. The role blends hands-on design, technical leadership, and coordination of multidisciplinary deliverables from feasibility to construction.

You will mentor junior engineers, review drawings, and ensure quality, budget, and schedule targets, with proficiency in Civil 3D and related software.