Senior Tailings Engineering Lead – Projects & Growth (Africa)

Slr; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to enhance their engineering and mine waste teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience and a strong background in mine waste management, coupled with excellent leadership and communication skills. This role offers significant responsibility in shaping strategies and leading projects in the mining sector, ensuring safe and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in mine waste engineering.
• Registration as a civil or geotechnical engineer.
• Experience in the technical review of design works.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the team.
• Develop and implement growth strategies.
• Evaluate and review feasibility studies and designs.

Skills

Mine waste engineering

Project leadership

Technical review

Effective communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Postgraduate qualifications in geotechnical or water engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading environmental solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to enhance their engineering and mine waste teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience and a strong background in mine waste management, coupled with excellent leadership and communication skills. This role offers significant responsibility in shaping strategies and leading projects in the mining sector, ensuring safe and innovative solutions.