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Civil Engineers (Tailings) - Southern AfricaFull job descriptionKnight Pixc3xa9sold Southern Africa is looking for experienced Civil Engineers to join their dynamic tailings team in Sandton, Namibia and Gaborone.Minimum RequirementsBSc/BEng or BTech Civil Engineer with 6 years experience in mine waste services.Pr Eng or Pr Tech would be an advantage.Previous experience in design, building, and maintenance of Tailings Storage.Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, within budget, and to the clients satisfaction.Strong ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously delivering design services on time and within budget.Strong technical ability in tailings management, geotechnics, heap leaching, and water management.Ability to review reports and carry out audits.Ability to manage people, and technical teams and mentor junior staff.Competent report and proposal writing skills requiring strong English language skills (verbal and written).Key ResponsibilitiesReview, design, construction, and remediation of tailings structures at all stages of the projects. This includes pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, construction, and operational stages.Undertaking desk-based studies utilising data and information from a variety of sources.Undertaking due diligence reviews.Undertaking scoping and pre-feasibility studies.Design and supervision of waste facilities.Project management and coordination.Report and proposal writing.Mentorship of employees.Occasional travel to sites.If you possess the above requirements and looking to work with an exceptional technical team, please send your detailed CV and motivation letter to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Odessa Chinasamy, at recruit@knightpiesold.com by 31st October 2024.Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only respond to shortlisted candidates.Our Employee Value PropositionWhen recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand. We offer you:A 103-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success.A hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution.A team of about 220 people - large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names.Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho.Sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applications.Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities.Merit-based promotional structure.Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies.Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally.Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts.Latest use of technology and software programmes.Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations.Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career.A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy.Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry.A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward.A highly lucrative performance bonus system.A fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyle.A hands-on approach to corporate wellness focussing on employee wellbeing and mental health.Healthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hard.Annual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully recharge.Fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork.

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