We have an exciting opportunity for Rehabilitation & Waste Dump Engineer. The purpose of this role is to develop and manage all waste dump and rehabilitation designs and ensure compliance with the design.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Rehabilitation & Waste Dump Engineer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Support a safe and healthy work environment where workers and contractor can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance.

Design Development:

• Develop comprehensive designs for waste dumps and rehabilitation areas, considering geological, geotechnical, environmental, and regulatory factors.
• Utilize engineering principles and software tools to create effective and environmentally sustainable designs.

Waste Dump Management:

• Oversee the planning, construction, and ongoing management of waste dump facilities to ensure proper disposal of mining waste materials.
• Implement best practices for waste containment, stability, and monitoring.

Rehabilitation Planning:

• Develop and implement rehabilitation plans for disturbed areas, ensuring the restoration of the landscape to a condition compatible with the surrounding environment.
• Consider biodiversity, soil stability, and water management in rehabilitation planning.

Compliance Management:

• Ensure that waste dump and rehabilitation designs comply with relevant regulations, environmental standards, and corporate policies.
• Monitor and report on adherence to design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Environmental Impact Assessment:

• Conduct environmental impact assessments related to waste dumps and rehabilitation projects, identifying potential impacts, and proposing mitigation measures.

Geotechnical Analysis:

• Perform geotechnical analyses to assess the stability of waste dump structures, including slope stability analysis, settlement analysis, and seepage analysis.

Water Management:

• Implement effective water management strategies to control runoff, prevent erosion, and minimise the environmental impact of waste dumps.
• Design drainage systems and erosion control measures.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including environmental agencies, regulatory bodies, and community representatives, to address concerns and ensure alignment with community expectations.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Develop and manage budgets for waste dump construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Implement cost-effective solutions while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Monitoring and Surveillance:

• Establish monitoring programs to assess waste dump facilities' stability and environmental impact regularly.
• Implement surveillance systems to detect and address potential issues promptly.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of waste dump and rehabilitation designs, construction activities, and monitoring results.
• Prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and relevant parties.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve waste dump and rehabilitation based on industry best practices, technological advancements, and lessons learned from previous projects.

This role is in Technical & Integrated Planning (T&IP) department on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Section Manager MT Planning (Sishen).

• National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6)
• BEng – Mining Engineering/ BTech NQF7 is preferred
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of operational experience in open cast mine planning and related operations.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.