Tailings Department – Graduate Civil / Geotechnical Engineer

People Dimension; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to oversee tailings storage facilities and perform audits. Candidates should have a B Eng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in engineering software like AutoCad Civil 3D and geotechnical investigation skills are key. This role requires critical thinking and good communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Post graduate experience in geotechnical engineering is advantageous.
• Experience in CPTu testing and interpretation preferred.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations is considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance of tailings storage facilities and return water dams.
• Carrying out annual audit inspections on tailings storage facilities.
• Design of new tailings storage facilities or associated infrastructure.
• Stability analysis of various facilities.
• Keep up with latest developments in the tailings industry.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

B Eng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCad Civil 3D

FEM software (Geostudio)

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The requirements associated with the position are as follows (mandatory) :

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• B Eng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering
• Good fundamental understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics
• Post graduate experience in geotechnical engineering will be advantageous
• Experience in CPTu testing and interpretation preferred
• Experience in geotechnical investigations considered advantageous
• Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
• Candidate should have exposure to slope stability, seepage analysis and FEM software, such as Geostudio.
• Candidate should be proficient in AutoCad Civil 3D or ModelMaker

The main duties associated with the position include the following :

• Surveillance of tailings storage facilities and return water dams
• Carrying out annual audit inspections on tailings storage facilities and return water dams
• Design of new tailings storage facilities, return water dams or associated infrastructure
• Stability analysis of various facilities
• Keep up with latest developments in the tailings industry and improve knowledge base

Preference to candidates with the following attributes :

• Good critical thinking
• Good communication skills, fluent in English