Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer

Recruiter

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref

JHB000734/AB

Date posted

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Mining Engineer

Location: JHB - Central

Contract Type: Contractor

POSITION INFO

Mining Engineer Region: Gauteng Seniority Level: Management Department: Operations Duties and Responsibilities Purpose: The Mining Engineer ('ME') acts as mining expert within a Project Team to create mine designs, schedules and reports as per client and/or supervisors' requirements. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and oversee designs, plans and schedules for mining operations. Consult with clients, professionals and government officials. Discuss work in progress and consult with contractors, engineers, geologists and surveyors. Ensure safety, quality and environmental standards are met and maintained. Study ways to improve mining. Determine the appropriate means of safety and efficiently mining deposits. Prepare operations and project schedules and reports. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Provide leadership to others through example, sharing of knowledge/skill. Quality control of junior employee outputs. Requirements: The current business model requires employees to work from home and/or on the client's site. Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays. A minimum of 180 hours per person per month is a condition of Employment. May be required to work longer hours when necessary. Compensation: No compensation for: - Overtime - Travel within 100km - Travel to and from Dayenu Head Office. Travel: Applicable site visits by land or air may be required. Contacts: Internal staff members, potential clients, service providers and mining contractors. Security Conditions: Important company documentation: - The Employee Confidentiality Agreement - The Restraint of Trade Agreement Skills and Qualifications: Qualification Types: Diplomas Skills: Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering, 5 Years minimum relevant mining engineer and project experience and the ability to master changes in software or packages in short time period (