Tailings Engineer

WSP in Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa in Midrand seeks a Tailings Engineer at entry to intermediate level to join our Mine Waste team on a full-time basis. You will contribute to geotechnical tailings services, build client relationships, and support project delivery with data-driven analysis.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (BEng/BSc) with 3–4 years of experience and familiarity with tailings design, stability analyses, and related software. A driver’s license and willingness to travel are preferred.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with 3–4 years post-graduation experience in tailings/geotechnical engineering.
• Honors in Geotechnical field is advantageous and ECSA registration preferred.
• Proven ability to lead integrated mine waste projects and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailings services on mining projects.
• Offer basic technical advice on tailings and geotechnical issues.
• Develop internal client relationships and contribute to project delivery.
• Analyse data and support decision making with practical recommendations.
• Support safety leadership and HSSE initiatives on projects.
• Assist with mine waste design, inspection, and stability analysis using FE/geo-software.

Skills

Tailings & geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relationship development

Team collaboration

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Honors in Geotechnical field (advantage)

ECSA registration preferred

Tools

Geostudio

Slide

FEM software

MS Word

MS Excel (Advanced)

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Projects

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role

An exciting opportunity for a Tailings Engineer to join our Mine Waste team on a full-time basis in Midrand. This is an entry - Intermediate level position in the consulting team and is regarded as a professional person in the delivery of geotechnical and tailings services, in line with the WSP suite of engineering products.

You will:

• Provide tailings services on projects in the mining industry
• Provide basic technical advice and consultancy on tailings and geotechnical issues
• Start developing internal client relationships
• Use basic techniques, modifications and extension of theories, practices to synthesise and analyse data for decision making / recommendations
• Keep abreast of advancing technologies, methods and research & development
• Manage, analyse and tailings reporting for projects which may include the following:
• Design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities
• The means of construction of tailings deposits.
• The operation and management of deposits.
• The properties and behaviour of tailings.
• Closure & deposits stability and seeping analysis.
• Water Storage dames and earth works.
• Provide safety leadership in health & safety (HSSE incident reporting)
• Contributes to projects with a major focus on data collection and processing
• Makes decisions in limited situations with direction from intermediate and senior staff
• Other duties as required
• Project management & technical expertise
• Continued development of key skills in project management
• Participation in professional development activities
• Continued professional development in support of professional registration

Business development (Internal Clients)

• Starting to develop internal client relationships

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

About You

• Relevant degree (BEng or BSc) in the Civil Engineering with 3 - 4 years' experience post-graduation with developed specialist skills in the area of tailings and geotechnical engineering;
• Honors degree (BEng or BSc) in the Geotechnical field would be an advantage
• Candidate registration at ECSA preferred
• Legislation related to engineering design supporting water use and waste management license applications;
• Financial knowledge (Understanding of Work in Progress, Accounts Receivables and DSOs);
• Proven skills/ experience to lead integrated project mine waste projects coupled with sound project management skills; and
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook , MS Projects.
• Proficient in Slope stability, seepage analysis and FEM software, such as Geostudio and Slide.
• Proficiency in other engineering related software will be considered beneficial;
• Own vehicle preferred
• Valid driver’s licence
• Passport

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.