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Jones & Wagener is a specialist firm of consulting professional engineers and scientists based in South Africa, but with representation in Africa. We are a well-established firm with depth of experience and have been operating since 1966. Structural and Geotechnical engineering are the pillars on which the company was built. To meet changing demands a...
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Vacancy Details
Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a senior (principal) engineering geologist in its Geotechnical Department, based in our Rivonia office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting large scale and complex geotechnical investigations, including supervision of a team of professionals and subcontractors, and assisting engineers with input into geotechnical design.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of junior and senior engineers/engineering geologists, technicians and support staff.
- Degree in Engineering Geology or similar (BSc)
- Minimum 10-years’ relevant experience.
- Professionally registered with a PrSciNat.
- Experience in a variety of geotechnical investigations.
- Good fundamental understanding and knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques, including laboratory testing and geophysics.
- Be based in or be willing to relocate to Gauteng (Rivonia).
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- More than 15-years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience managing large and complex geotechnical investigations.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Management experience.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills, fluent in English.
- Dynamic, self-motivated, taking responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail.
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Discipline lead on medium and large projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group.
- Planning and directing work on major projects.
- Determine budget estimates and resource planning for a defined scope of work and program.
- Conducts site visits, surveys and geotechnical investigations.
- Data analysis, processing, and interpretation.
- Provides technical input for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
- Compilation of reports, and other technical documentation.
- Developing external and internal client relationships.
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Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a senior level self-motivated tailings engineer with more than 7 years of tailings related experience, in the tailings department, based in our Rivonia or Centurion offices, on a full-time basis. The engineer would contribute to new and existing projects and assist project managers and project directors with surveillance of existing and design of new tailings storage facilities and return water dams.
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- More than 7 years of tailings engineering experience
- B Eng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering
- Professional registration with ECSA or at least at the point of registering imminently
- Good fundamental understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics
- Good understanding of the various types of engineering contracts
- Post graduate experience in geotechnical engineering will be advantageous
- Experience in CPTu testing and interpretation
- Experience in geotechnical investigations
- Experience in related laboratory testing of soils and tailings material
- Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint and MS Projects / PrimaVera
- Candidate should have experience with slope stability, seepage analysis and FEM software, such as Geostudio.
- Candidate should be proficient in AutoCad Civil 3D or ModelMaker
- Valid driver’s license and passport
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills, fluent in English
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
- Able to manage time effectively
- Attention to detail
- Strong mentoring skills.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Planning and scheduling of projects
- Compilation of proposals and appointment of sub-contractors and sub-consultants
- Surveillance of tailings storage facilities and return water dams
- Performing as and / or assisting the Engineer of Record (EoR) in carrying out annual audit inspections on tailings storage facilities and return water dams
- Travel to site, predominantly South Africa, Tanzania and West Africa, to conduct site inspections related to monitoring and construction management
- Driving and managing the design of new tailings storage facilities, return water dams or associated infrastructure, together with travelling to site to conduct field investigations relevant to the project
- Performing and overseeing stability analysis of various facilities and types of residue
- Transfer of knowledge and delegating work to a team of graduate, junior and intermediate level engineers
- Should be able to manage a project and report back to project managers and directors
- Keep up with latest developments in the tailings industry and improve knowledge base
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Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ an intermediate level self-motivated tailings engineer with 4 to 7 years of tailings related experience, in the tailings department, based in our Rivonia or Centurion offices on a full-time basis. The engineer would contribute to new and existing projects and assist senior engineers and project managers with surveillance of existing and design of new tailings storage facilities and return water dams.
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills, fluent in English
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
- Able to manage time effectively
- Attention to detail
- Strong mentoring skills.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- 4 to 7 years of tailings engineering experience
- B Eng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering
- Professional registration with ECSA is advantageous
- Good fundamental understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics
- Post graduate experience in geotechnical engineering will be advantageous
- Experience in CPTu testing and interpretation
- Experience in geotechnical investigations considered advantageous
- Experience in related laboratory testing of soils and tailings material considered advantageous
- Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
- Candidate should have experience with slope stability, seepage analysis and FEM software, such as Geostudio.
- Candidate should be proficient in AutoCad Civil 3D or ModelMaker
- Valid driver’s license and passport
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Previous on-site quality assurance experience.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Project (or other scheduling software) will be considered advantageous.
- Project controls experience will be considered advantageous.
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Solid organization, time-management skills, and attention to detail.
- Works independently.
- Good communication skills.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Assisting with planning and scheduling of projects
- Assisting with the compilation of proposals and appointment of sub-contractors and sub-consultants
- Surveillance of tailings storage facilities and return water dams
- Assisting the Engineer of Record (EoR) in carrying out annual audit inspections on tailings storage facilities and return water dams
- Travel to site, predominantly South Africa, Tanzania and West Africa, to conduct site inspections related to monitoring and construction management
- Design of new tailings storage facilities, return water dams or associated infrastructure, together with travelling to site to conduct field investigations relevant to the project
- Stability analysis of various facilities and types of residue
- Transfer of knowledge and delegating work to a team of graduate and junior engineers
- Should be able to manage various tasks of a project and report back to senior engineers and project managers
- Keep up with latest developments in the tailings industry and improve knowledge base
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Job Summary
We are currently looking for a self-motivated Water Resources Engineer to join our Engineering Hydrology department and contribute to new and existing projects. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a mid-level position, based in our head office (Rivonia) on a full-time basis. The engineer would carry out hydrological and hydraulic analyses and designs.
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- MSc or MEng in hydrology and hydraulics.
- Professional Engineer Registration.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills, fluent in English.
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail.
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- BSc Eng (civil) / BEng (civil).
- Five to seven years’ relevant practical experience.
- Good understanding of surface water management, particularly in a mining and industrial context.
- Working knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidelines pertaining to water management in the mining and industrial context.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, GoldSim, AutoCAD (Civil 3D), PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, UPFLOOD, WRSM2005, Flo-2D, QGIS/ArcGIS, ModelMaker.
- Programming / coding experience (Visual Basic, Python).
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
Hydrology
The candidate will be required to carry out hydrological analyses focused mainly on, but not limited to:
- Acquisition and processing of hydrological data (rainfall, runoff, evaporation).
- Hydrological parameters (eg, MAP, MAE, MAR).
- Catchment delineation.
- Surface water runoff calculations (eg. MAR, seasonal and dry weather flows, etc.) for site specific catchment areas.
- Flood peak runoff calculations (applying industry acceptable deterministic, statistical, empirical and dynamic modelling methods).
- Water balance analysis and modelling (principles of conservation of mass, including dam sizing).
- Reservoir and canal routing (dynamic water level analysis).
- Floodline determination.
- Surface water impact assessment.
- Flood risk and flood hazard assessment.
Hydraulics
The candidate will be required to carry out hydraulic analyses and designs, focused mainly on, but not limited to:
- Water surface backwater profiling (applying the principles to be used in floodline modelling).
- Flood attenuation (whether in reservoirs or upstream of culverts, applying the principles to determine the attenuated volumes, reduced release peak flows, etc.)
- Canal flow (applying hydraulic theory and principles for free surface flow).
- Spillway design (hydraulic design and optimisation with flood routing and attenuation calculations).
- Energy dissipating and erosion control structures.
- Dam break analysis.
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Job Summary
Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a senior Civil Design Engineer in the Mining Infrastructure Department, based in the Rivonia office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing civil design mine infrastructure projects. This includes storm water management infrastructure (dams, canals), bulk earthworks (terraces, platforms), roads (gravel, mine haul roads, dragline walkways), mine waste disposal facilities, tailings facilities and more. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the design team, interface with the client, check and approve deliverables, including compiling design reports, project study inputs, bill of quantities, project specifications and others as may be necessary.
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- BEng / BSc Eng or higher qualification.
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
- Above average academic results.
- Good understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics.
- Be based in or be willing to relocate to Gauteng (Rivonia).
- Candidate must be proficient in MSOffice (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Relevant experience in the design of mining related infrastructure.
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Professional registration with ECSA.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Works independently.
- Able to manage time efficiently.
- Attention to detail.
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Design of mine infrastructure from concept layouts to detail design.
- Design of bulk earthworks, terraces, roads, etc.
- Hydrological run-off calculation and water balance modelling.
- Water management infrastructure design including dams and canals.
- Mine waste disposal facilities and tailings facilities with all its supporting infrastructure.
- Analysis and designs utilising various computer software and modelling packages.
- Compilation of repots, such as design reports and other technical documentation.
- Compilation of tender documents, including scope of work, specifications, Bills of quantities, etc.
- Data analysis, processing and interpretation.
- Site visits and investigation, including geotechnical investigations.
- Tender documentation i.e., BoQ and works information.
- Project management, managing the team at J&W and client liaison.
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Job Details
Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a Junior Civil Design Engineer in the Mining Infrastructure Department, based in Gauteng. The Mining Infrastructure Department specialises in, amongst other, the design of roads, haul roads, bulk earthworks, terraces, stormwater management, dams, stream diversions, mine waste (tailings) disposal facilities and mining infrastructure areas.
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Relevant experience in the design of mining related infrastructure
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- BEng / BSc Eng or higher qualification
- Good fundamental understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics.
- 3 – 5 years experience
- Above average academic results
- Candidate must be proficient in MSOffice (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Design of mine infrastructure from concept layouts to detail design.
- Design of bulk earthworks, terraces, roads, etc.
- Hydrological run-off calculation and water balance modelling.
- Water management infrastructure design including dams and canals.
- Mine waste disposal facilities and tailings facilities with all its supporting infrastructure.
- Analysis and designs utilising various computer software and modelling packages.
- Compilation of reports, such as design reports and other technical documentation.
- Compilation of tender documents, including scope of work, specifications, Bills of quantities, etc.
- Data analysis, processing and interpretation.
- Site visits and investigation, including geotechnical investigations.
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Job Summary
Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ an accountant on a fixed-term contract in the finance department, based in the Rivonia office. The accountant will provide assistance to and work with the other accountants and the finance-based administration team in the company and will report to the financial manager.
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Experience and use of the PROMAN or Deltek Vantage database
- Multinational experience
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
- Works independently
- Attention to detail
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and maintaining financial records of multiple companies, including but not limited to taxation calculations, VAT, payroll, debtors, creditors, cashbooks, management reports and legislative compliance.
- Suitable accounting or finance degree
- Experience in managing and developing regional finance staff and completing audits
- Gauteng (Rivonia)
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Assist Financial Manager with preparation and review of Management Accounts
- Assisting the Financial Manager with budget and forecasting processes
- Full Bookkeeping to Financial Statements for several companies and trusts
- Compile accurate forecasts and budgets
- Analytical review of Trial Balance
- VAT computations, reconciliations and submissions
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of year end journal entries
- Drafting of financial statements
- Processing of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Checking and releasing payments within given deadlines
- Correspondence with Suppliers and Clients as well as internally with staff
- Correspondence with auditors, bankers, tax specialists and accountants
- Reconciliations of supplier statements of account to accounts payable balances
- Reconciliations of client invoices to accounts receivable balances
- Reimbursement claims processing
- Processing and reconciling bank accounts
- Processing journals
- Recording financial transactions through Project, GL, Debtor and Creditor Modules
- Producing reports
- Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
- Compliance maintenance – ensure documentation received for processing is compliant with BEE requirements, internal control requirements and management policy and procedures requirements
- Assist with operational and administrative tasks
- Assist with other accounting and statutory related functions that may arise from time to time
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Job Summary
Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a self-motivated senior contracts manager to join our team. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a senior level position within a well-established consulting firm.
The role of the contracts manager will be to manage construction contracts as well as the RE/QA team on site. He/she will work closely with the design engineer to ensure that the design is constructed as intended, he/she will be responsible to attend and chair the progress meetings, review the minutes before they are distributed and will attend regular site visits to ensure the necessary QA procedures are followed, he/she will review, comment and approve the contractor’s works programme and review and comment on the contractor’s progress against the approved programme so he/she must have a good understanding of production rates and scheduling of civil construction works. He/she will do the determination on claims where J&W is appointed as the Engineer or Employer’s Agent and he/she will provide input to the Project Manager (NEC CONTRACTS) in evaluations of CE’s and other claims.
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Solid organization, time-management skills, and diligence.
- Works independently.
- Effective communication skills
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- >15 years of relevant experience in engineering projects.
- BEng (Civil) or BTech (Civil).
- Professional registration (PrEng or PrTechEng).
- Experience in construction contract management with a good understanding of GCC, FIDIC and NEC.
- Experience in civil construction quality assurance.
- Proficient in MS Office.
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Previous on-site quality assurance experience.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Project (or other scheduling software) will be considered advantageous.
- Project controls experience will be considered advantageous.
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Solid organization, time-management skills, and attention to detail.
- Works independently.
- Good communication skills.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Contract management of construction projects.
- Managing the resident engineer / QA team on site.
- Conduct site visits to monitor construction quality.
- Attend and chair construction progress meetings.
- Ensure the project quality assurance is conducted as required by the design and / or company standards.
- BOQ and tender document review.
- Review cost estimates.
- Preparation / review of tender documents and contracts.
- Interfacing with clients and contractors
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Job Summary
We are looking for Civil Technician Interns, who will report to a unit manager in one of our several departments at our offices either in Rivonia (Gauteng) or Centurion (Gauteng). The Civil Technician Intern implements known and novel technology in an innovative manner to complete engineering work.
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Solid organization, time-management skills, and diligence.
- Works independently.
- Effective communication skills
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- Senior certificate (Matric)
- National Diploma in civil engineering
- 0 to 1.5 years
- Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor knowledge is advantageous
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Generate 3D models of infrastructure in Civil 3D, Revit, or Inventor.
- General draughting to produce tender and construction drawings for culverts, canals, pipes, pollution control dams, mine residue facilities.
- Checking and issuing of drawings for review, information, or construction.
- Communicating with clients, supervisors, and peers.
- Design, evaluate, specify, and plan engineering work.
- Compile technical reports.
- Quantify project elements and analyse data or information.
- Measurement of quantities and compiling schedules of quantities.
- Attend meetings with clients.
- Assists with construction site monitoring including QA/QC, inspection of the works, record keeping, approval of materials, issuing of site instructions, adjudication of claims, and certification of the works.
- Assist with geotechnical site investigations including profiling of test pits, retrieval of samples and co-ordination with laboratories for samples to be tested.
- Supervision and witnessing of drilling and insitu testing.
- Surveillance of tailings storage facilities including inspections, collecting data, processing of data, and compiling reports.
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Job Summary
Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a Human Resources Officer to join the HR Unit, based in our Rivonia office. The HR officer would assist the HR Practitioners with their day-to-day activities.
The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
- Human Resources or related qualification
- Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
- Proficiency in SAGE – HR and Payroll system
- Proven experience in recruitment and HR administration role
- 2 to 4 years relevant experience
- Basic knowledge of BCEA
- Familiarity with recruitment tools and technologies would be an advantage
- Driver’s licence
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Proven relevant experience
- Strong technical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive
- Dynamic, self-motivated takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
- Must be a team player
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Professional demeanour and ability to maintain confidentiality.
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- General HR administrative tasks, such as typing of documents and contracts and record-keeping
- Maintaining employee records and filing electronically
- Recruitment administration such as posting of adverts, shortlisting, responding to applicants, liaise with agencies
- Verifying criminal and qualification checks
- Updating internal databases with new hire information
- Liaising with other departments and Heads of Departments (HOD)
- Assisting with induction and onboarding
- Assist with reports, e.g. leave balances and leave recons monthly
- Set-up of interviews both internally and externally
- Assist with minute taking on employee relations matters and meetings
- Drawing up offer letters
- Managing the leave administration
- Assistance with the event’s planning
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