Senior Mine Ventilation Engineer & Technical Leader

Mventech; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mventech Group is seeking a Lead Ventilation Engineer to provide technical leadership across mine ventilation, refrigeration, cooling and occupational environmental engineering for studies and project execution in Southern Africa.

The role requires substantial experience (10+ years) in mining ventilation, strong engineering judgement, and demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Mine Environmental Control Certificate or equivalent recognised mine ventilation qualification.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of underground mine ventilation systems.
• Relevant professional registration or eligibility for professional registration is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ventilation discipline during detailed engineering, EPCM and project execution phases.
• Develop and review design criteria, engineering calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets.
• Lead technical meetings, workshops, design reviews and client presentations.
• Engage directly with clients, mine management, OEMs and regulators.
• Mentor and develop ventilation engineers and support recruitment and career development within the discipline.

Skills

Mine ventilation

Refrigeration

Cooling

Occupational environmental engineering

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Engineering judgement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mine Environmental Control Certificate

Professional registration eligibility (advantageous)

Tools

Ventsim

VUMA

VentGraph

Job description

Mventech Group is seeking a Lead Ventilation Engineer to provide technical leadership across mine ventilation, refrigeration, cooling and occupational environmental engineering for studies and project execution in Southern Africa.

The role requires substantial experience (10+ years) in mining ventilation, strong engineering judgement, and demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage clients and regulators.