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The largest manufacturer of vibrating mineral processing is seeking an experienced artisan – preferably a Boilermaker or Fitter – who has transitioned from the workshop into an office-based role.

Take up a role as Assistant to Spares Manager.

As the Assistant Manager – Spares and Services, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our Spares Manager and ensuring the smooth execution of refurbishment and repair operations. This is a hands-on, detail-driven position ideal for someone who’s evolved from the workshop floor into a dynamic office environment.

You should bring a blend of hands-on technical expertise and administrative competence, with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.

Key performance areas:

Provide day-to-day support to the Manager – Spares and Services
Oversee and coordinate:
Equipment refurbishments
Vibrator motor repairs, enhancements, and variations
Geared exciter repairs
Motor drive assemblies
Manage logistics: synchronize collections and deliveries with freight contractors
Expedite production of all active manufactured spare components
Offer technical support to internal sales personnel

Non-Negotiable:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
Excellent writing skills and grammar – capable of drafting technical reports for clients
Solid engineering and manufacturing background – must be able to read technical drawings and understand steel manufacturing processes

Matric

WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Mine Waste team on a full-time basis based in Midrand. The typical role and responsibilities of this role is to provide Geotechnical Engineering services in the mining, infrastructure as well as property and buildings sectors

• Project management of geological and geotechnical projects, including multi-disciplinary projects, tailings facility site investigations, buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Interpret geological and geotechnical data, perform analysis, and draw conclusions/recommendations.
• Prepare proposals, tenders, reports, and other technical deliverables
• Manage, perform analysis and conduct field observations and carry out geological and geotechnical reporting for projects.
• Use judgement in making adaptations and modifications where required and in association with other Senior Engineers.
• Characterise ground conditions and materials.
• Prepare proposals including determining methodology and compilation of cost estimations.
• Supervise work of technicians on site and junior professional staff where required.
• Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and conduct all work in a safe manner.
• Complete inductions and pre-requisites as required.
• Conduct all work to satisfy all company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Carry out client and business development activities.
• Prepare presentation materials and present to clients.

• Participate in training activities, mentoring, and transferring knowledge to intermediate/junior geotechnical engineers/engineering geologists

• A Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• Post-graduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering field preferable.
• At least 8 years' post-graduate experience.
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations – Factual and Interpretive.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, diagrammatic, and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Proven record of independent work and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Proven track record of working on large, intermediate, and small size jobs in a cross section of sectors.
• Solid technical knowledge and application in soil/rock mechanics.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations – Factual and Interpretive.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, diagrammatic, and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independent and ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Job Description
The purpose of this role is to be the overarching subject matter expert and owner for Geotechnical Engineering within De Beers Group, driving the delivery of the Upstream Priority Areas as linked to the De Beers Group Strategy. A key function of this role is to organise, prepare and deliver geotechnical assurance for the geotechnical discipline with relevant interaction with other mining disciplines.

Key Tasks

• Provide expert technical support for both Managed Operations and Non-Managed Joint Venture Operations on the following:

• Roll-out, embedment and review of relevant standards, frameworks and best practices, managing compliance issues within the relevant managerial and governance frameworks

• Provide SME input to ensure / enable the operations within De Beers Group Operations manage geotechnical risk effectively
• Development of geotechnical services strategies focusing on the 1-5yr window, aligned to the Life of Asset Plans of the operations within Operating Model principles and support the operating cost budget requirements.
• Provide support and guidance in terms of designs and life of asset plans for operations, inclusive of waste dumps.
• Review and development of project specifications and design criteria are reflective of minimum requirements and safe and cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and modernization at operations aligned to the defined priority areas based on the monitoring of geotechnical key performance indicators, findings and trends.
• Support the sites on systemic issues related to critical and/or persistent risk and significant projects
• Support the development of technology roadmaps for the upstream operations.

• Drive people development within the discipline by identifying knowledge gaps, providing coaching, identifying potential employees, and planning succession for critical roles

• Assurance on behalf of De Beers Group regarding the following:

• Provide second line and coordinate third line assurance on relevant standards

• Provide project assurance support, both reviewing projects and assistance with the preparation for external reviews.
• Review inputs, activities, schedule and cost (Capital and Operational cost) for geotechnical service strategies as defined by operational teams as an input into the business planning cycle and projects.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification/s in Mining, Geology, or Rock Engineering
• Government ticket of competency - COMREC and/or COMAREC

Other Requirements

• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally on a regular basis

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a senior people leadership role within a technical environment, including the coordination of knowledge sharing across a discipline, managing workload and reviewing the work of others to ensure consistency with task requirements.
• Experience in a management position, including the successful strategic management of a large sub-functional team
• At least 10 years managerial and/or consulting experience at a senior level in Underground and Open Pit mining.
• Experience developing and managing geotechnical site investigations
• Experience in solving underground and open pit challenges

Knowledge And Technical Skills

• A demonstrated thought leader and widely regarded external expert in the field of Geotechnical / Rock Engineering, with a particular focus on Underground Hard Rock Environments.
• Knowledge of other legislation that determines the operational and safety requirements for Mining, Rehabilitation and Mine Closure
• Knowledge of tender processes, contract administration and financial progress monitoring
• Knowledge of safety and risk management processes

Additional Information
Who we are:
Established in 1888,DeBeers Groupisthe world's leading diamond companywith unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds.Together with our joint venture partners,weoperate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

Wewantour diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

We buildpartnershipsandconnectwithourpeople and their communities to makeapositivecontribution to thewiderworld.We're constantly developingnewwaysto make animpactandbuild abeneficiallegacy. We call it 'Building Forever' -it's fundamental toour pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.

Values
Put Safety First
- We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate
- We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Pull Together
- Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust
- We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

Show we Care
- The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

Shape the Future
- We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Eligibility Criteria
This role is open only to individuals who currently have right to work in the country stated and we will not be supporting any individuals who might need to relocate.

Closing date:
16 September 2025

About Mventech:

Mventech Group offers Professional Services and Engineering Consulting to local and international mining clients. The services entail Technical Studies, Execution, Operations Strategy Development and Business Improvement, and Digital Products and Solutions Development.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with a deep understanding of underground mining design, scheduling, and project evaluation to lead and contribute to multidisciplinary study teams.

This role involves working closely with project managers, clients, and technical specialists to deliver practical, data-driven, and economically sound mining solutions.

Position: Senior Mining Engineer - Underground

Location: Mventech Corporate Office (Sundowns, Pretoria)

Employment Type: Full time

Reporting: Project Manager (Directly), Group Mining Lead (Indirectly)

Degree of Responsibility: Specialist Leader

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Eng / B.Sc (Mining Engineering) or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Professional registration (Pr.Eng or Pr.TechEng) with ECSA (or eligibility within 6 months).
• Proficiency in Deswik CAD/Scheduler, Microsoft Excel, and report-writing tools.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to concept, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies for underground mining operations.
• Develop and optimise mine designs, layouts, and access strategies (declines, raises, ore passes, stoping layouts, board and pillar mining layouts, sub-level open stoping etc.).
• Prepare and manage detailed production schedules in conjunction with ventilation, geotechnical design input and infrastructure plans.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations including, but not limited to equipment selection, productivity, cost estimation, and capital/operating expenditure modelling.
• Integrate geotechnical, ventilation, and infrastructure inputs into mine plans and ensure multidisciplinary alignment.
• Ensure all designs comply with DMRE, MHSA, and international best-practice standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to junior mine planners and scheduling teams.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and client presentations.
• Review and prepare technical reports and study documentation to AACE and JORC/NI standards.

Experience:

• At least 4 years of professional experience in CAD designing and scheduling for underground mining. I
  n other words, doing the work and not supervising the work.

Demonstrated experience in:

• Narrow tabular hardrock mining: Conventional breast, Updip and Downdip, Sequential Grid; Mechanised Board and Pillar; Massive mechanised mining (Open stoping, Block Caving, Random Room and Pillar).
• Mine design and scheduling (Deswik, MineSched, or similar).
• Feasibility-level technical studies and project evaluations.
• Production and cost modelling for mechanised and/or conventional operations.
• Integration of ventilation, ground control, and infrastructure into mine planning.
• Understanding of AACE Class 3–5 study methodologies and deliverables.
• Prior involvement in consulting or EPCM-style study environments is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to hybrid and board-and-pillar layouts, shaft and decline access systems, and return-air and conveyor belt compliance design is a plus.

Preferred / Advantageous:

• Data Science and Programming
• Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency
• Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency

Mventech offers:

Exposure to large-scale mining and engineering projects.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A dynamic and supportive working environment.

Send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples to with the subject: Senior Mining Engineer – Underground.

Be sure to include the position title in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you

Job Title: Mining Study Engineer
Location:
Gauteng, Johannesburg Metro, Johannesburg

Job Type:
3 year contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Job Duties:

• Participate in options formulation for the Concept and Pre-Feasibility studies;
• Work closely with the Metallurgy department to refine the Concept and PF level options;
• Engage with various disciplines in order to agree the option to be developed for the Concept study;
• Use the latest MineMax/OPMS (Mine Planner) LoM/LoAP/RDP mining model to the required level of detail as prescribed in the methodology (Project Management Framework), ensuring the latest Geological Mod Factors and Process algorithms are updated and still valid;
• Design and simulate the required HME modelling to ensure optimal TCO for the go-forward; taking into consideration the latest OEEs, replacement norms, condition assessments, et al. The HME models must optimise LoM HME models
• and look at optimal integration between the two mines and future endowments.
• Obtain buy-in and sign off from the Head of Mining for the selected options (HME and Scenario outcomes);
• Produce regular updates to the Project Manager and also the Head of Mining (rhythms and routines to be setup and well maintained – incl. minutes and action logs);
• Produce the mining study report and also the mining chapters for the overall project study reports;
• The Development of the OPEX and CAPEX model with detailed costing for each scenario as agreed with the Project Manager and Head of Mining;
• The OPEX/CAPEX model to be developed in accordance to the guidelines in the clients (Project Management framework). The Opex information to be provided to the Financial modeler in the required format in order to perform the financial analysis – fully aligned with the latest RDP/LOAP/LOM financial model and Business Finance Model

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years in the iron ore mining industry

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of mining principles and practises
• Proficiency in mining software and data analysis tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have performed feasibility studies
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Qualifications:

• BSc/BEng/BTech (Mechanical)
• Professional Registration (ECSA)

Experience:

• Proven working experience in the mechanical / consulting industry with project experience in mechanical / mining projects with 5+ years of experience. (Minimum)
• Must be fully computer literate in MS Office to a very high level
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, codes, and standards.
• AutoCAD / Inventor / Navisworks experience

Requirements:

• Broad understanding of mechanical infrastructure systems, which includes mining infrastructure requirements, commercial construction industry practices, construction contracts, and budget/schedule management. etc.
• Good interpersonal and people management, together with a strong desire to lead projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope and project schedule using appropriate verification techniques and
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and review mechanical engineering designs, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Report and escalate concerns to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• As required, travel to site for client interaction and/or OEM supplier premises.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members'' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
• Develop project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards.
• Maintain project records in accordance with the internal quality management system.
• Preparation and management of specifications, schedules, estimates, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and procurement issues.
• Mechanical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national, and international standards.
• Assessing client/ project engineering requirements.
• Supervise construction activities, provide technical guidance, and resolve any issues that may arise during the construction phase.
• Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.
• Oversee testing and commissioning processes to verify the functionality and performance of mechanical systems.
• Ensure that all project activities adhere to health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Cost estimation of mechanical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.
• Prepare Proposals, Expression of interests, and tendering.
• Collaborate with local and international teams.
• Technical Client Presentations.
• Mentorship of junior team members.