Engineering Lead

We are looking for an Engineering Lead to join our Phalaborwa office. This is an exciting opportunity for a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist to combine technical expertise with leadership, client relationship management and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Phalaborwa office.
• Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Identify and develop opportunities that support sustainable business growth.
• Manage project delivery to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage office performance, financial objectives and resource planning.
• Promote collaboration across business units and contribute to a positive, high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001:2023, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
• Comply with applicable legal appointments in terms of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1993 and Mine Health & Safety Act No. 29 of 1996.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering or a related qualification.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant professional experience in civil engineering.
• Proven experience in engineering design and project delivery, preferably within the mining and/or mine residue sector.
• Experience with Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), including construction supervision, inspections and/or design.
• Proven project management and technical leadership experience.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience contributing to business development and tendering would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of relevant South African legislation, engineering standards and health and safety requirements, particularly within the mining environment.
• Willingness to relocate to Phalaborwa.

Why Join Us?

1. Authentically African
2. Competitive Rewards and Benefits
3. Professional Development
4. Flexible and Supportive Workplace
5. Purpose Driven Impact
6. Collaborative and Inclusive Culture

If you’re the right person for the role, we’ll help you make the move! Relocation support will be provided to the successful candidate. If you meet the requirements and are ready to join an exceptional technical team and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your detailed CV to Odessa Rungasamy, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected] by 21 August 2026.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.