Knight Piésold Southern Africa is an International Engineering and Environmental Consulting company providing services mainly to the mining, water supply, and civil engineering industries. We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our dynamic Phalaborwa team.
Minimum Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have a BSc/BEng (Civil) degree. Specialisation in the geotechnical aspect of civil engineering in a mining environment with at least three years of experience. Extensive experience in the mining and geotechnical engineering field is essential. Experience in the design and management of tailings storage facilities. Experience in mining infrastructure projects. Excellent project management skills will be seen as an advantage as well as experience in site investigations. Sound client relations are key. The candidate must be willing to work independently and take ownership of projects. PR Eng will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide engineering input from inception to design and ultimately to construction and project closure. To assist in producing designs that meet the client’s requirements. Working closely with the draughtsperson. Drafts and final preparation of tender construction drawings, bills of quantities, and forms of contracts. Assist with proposal development and project abstracts. Site monitoring. Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
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 by 14th June 2024.
Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Our Employee Value Proposition:
When 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 focusing 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.
