Senior Resident Engineer Civils

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Title: Resident Engineer - Tailings Dam Project
Location: Booysendal Platinum Mine, near Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Position Type: Full-Time
Duration: Estimated 2 years
Commencement: 1 August 2025
Job Summary:
The Resident Engineer will oversee the on-site supervision of a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction project at the Booysendal Platinum Mine. This role involves managing large-scale earthworks, the installation of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) liners across the TSF footprint, and the development of extensive drainage networks, along with ancillary concrete and civil works. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, quantity surveyors, and other site personnel to ensure the project is executed safely, on time, within budget.
Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTech) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
  • Preference given to qualifications, courses, or professional registration in the field of project management, such as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in site supervision/implementation. Preference given to Demonstrated expertise in large-scale earthworks, HDPE liner installation, and drainage systems.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams on-site, with strong organizational and decision-making skills.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1455778
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned