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
- Attention to detail
