Mintek is seeking an individual who will be responsible for producing detailed mine rehabilitation designs, structural designs, specifications and construction drawings of large, multi-million rands infrastructure and D&O projects that involve the rehabilitation of ownerless and derelict mines. The incumbent will also be expected to assist with construction project management and oversee construction monitoring.

• Prepare detailed mine rehabilitation designs including the production of construction drawings, and specifications for all applicable works ensuring that all documents accurately capture the nature, size and scope of the project.
• Project initiation including desktop studies and site investigations to produce scoping reports.
• Conducting pre-feasibility studies and community engagement
• Manage specialist sub-consultants like geotechnical specialists, surveyors etc.
• Sign-off rehabilitated mines
• Undertake technical reviews / audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, junior engineers and interns to increase technical competence.

• Full contract management of the allocated projects
• Address any on-site deviations to the scope, designs and specifications with the Head of unit.
• Conduct key milestone onsite inspections and approve site quality tests.
• Attend Progress Meetings and arrange and facilitate technical/coordination meetings.

• Coordinate the execution of projects to ensure that the outputs / outcomes are in line with Mintek’s strategies and goals.
• Manage and assess all project documents submitted by contractors, including designs, scoping documents, bills of quantity, and budgets.
• Proactively manage tasks and activities to ensure that problems and delays are identified early, and remedial action is instituted to minimise consequences.
• Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations.
• Compile weekly project progress and financial reports.
• Assist Project Manager in compiling quarterly reports for submission to DMR.

• Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations.
• Manage relations between the contractors and mining communities, ensuring that potential areas are managed or escalated to the client accordingly.

• Ensure that effective SHEQ procedures are in place so that contractors and workers operate in a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation at all sites where Mintek is operating including Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Undertake risk assessments for own projects and review and approve contractor’s monthly SHEQ reports.

• Knowledge of the public sector or mining industry
• Strong project management and business development skills are required.
• 10 years’ experience in the design and project management of civil engineering heavy, earthworks, structures and mine rehabilitation and closure
• Nature of experience:

• BSc/BEng. Civil Engineering, or equivalent. MSc/MEng. Civil Engineering, NQF Level 9 will be advantageous. 
• ECSA Professional Registration
• Working knowledge of SHEQ, Risk Control and Legal Compliance legislation.

• Ability to work on multiple projects at a time, monitor team performance and provide supervision.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.