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Quantity Surveyor (Intermediate)

• Our client, a global mining company based in Melrose Arch, is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Johannesburg-based team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-6 Years Site experience.
• Intermediate-level Quantity Surveying experience within mining, industrial, engineering, or construction environments.
• Excellent working knowledge of Candy (CCS) is essential.
• Proven experience compiling detailed BOQs and performing accurate Material Take-Offs.
• Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, productivity rates, and resource planning.
• Ability to estimate complete project costs, including labour, equipment, materials, and indirect costs.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Compile comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs) with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Perform Material Take-Offs (MTOs) from engineering drawings and project documentation.

Estimate and quantify all project-related costs, including:

• Materials
• Labour and man-hours
• Plant and equipment
• Subcontractor costs
• Temporary works
• Logistics and transport
• Site establishment and indirect costs
• Develop and maintain project cost models and estimate databases.
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to identify cost implications and potential risks.
• Support tendering, procurement, and project controls activities as required.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure cost accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Closing Date:

• 21 October 2026.

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Construction Supervisor – Mining Projects

• Our client, a leading mining company based in Mooinooi, North West, is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor to oversee and coordinate construction activities associated with mining infrastructure, earthworks, and related capital projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising on-site construction activities, contractors, equipment, safety compliance, quality standards and project execution.
• The role requires a hands-on construction professional with solid mining experience, particularly within earthworks, civil construction, mining infrastructure or mineral processing environments.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Project Management qualification will be advantageous.
• Valid Blasting Certificate or Mine Overseer's Certificate will be advantageous but is not essential.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in construction supervision within the mining environment.
• Mining experience is essential.
• Proven experience supervising earthworks, civil construction, mining infrastructure, TSF, WRD or related mining projects.
• Experience supervising contractors, subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Experience working within an operational mining environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, earthmoving operations and site activities.
• Good knowledge of construction regulations, health and safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Strong contractor, workforce and site coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.

Roles & Responsibilities

Construction Site Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day construction activities on mining projects.
• Ensure construction work is completed according to approved drawings, specifications, scope of work and project schedules.
• Supervise earthworks, excavations, embankments, roads, drainage, TSF, WRD and associated mining infrastructure.
• Monitor daily construction progress and ensure work fronts remain productive.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify construction issues requiring attention.

Contractor & Workforce Management

• Supervise contractors, subcontractors, plant operators and site personnel.
• Monitor contractor productivity, workmanship, quality and compliance with site requirements.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment and materials required for construction activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site meetings and daily coordination activities.
• Address site-level issues and escalate matters where required.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all construction activities comply with MHSA requirements, site safety procedures and approved risk assessments.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all construction activities.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ensure correct PPE, permits and safe work procedures are followed.
• Monitor environmental compliance and housekeeping across construction areas.

Construction Planning & Progress

• Assist with construction planning, scheduling and resource requirements.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and report delays or potential risks.
• Identify resource constraints, construction risks and site challenges and escalate these accordingly.
• Assist with tracking project milestones and construction deliverables.

Quality & Technical Supervision

• Inspect completed and ongoing work to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Monitor workmanship and construction quality.
• Liaise with engineers, surveyors, consultants and project management teams regarding technical and construction matters.
• Review construction methodologies and ensure work is executed in accordance with approved procedures.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily site records, construction reports and inspection documentation.
• Prepare regular progress updates and report on construction activities, challenges and achievements.
• Record contractor performance, site issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure construction documentation is properly maintained.

Stakeholder & Site Coordination

• Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, project managers, mining operations and other site stakeholders.
• Attend project and construction meetings and provide updates on site progress.
• Coordinate activities between different contractors and work fronts.
• Assist with project handover, snagging and close-out activities.

Closing Date:

• 21 October 2026.

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Junior Process Engineer (Mining Industry)

• A leading mining company based in Pretoria is seeking a motivated and hands-on Junior Process Engineer to join its growing technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting metallurgical test work programmes, process optimisation initiatives and mineral processing plant development, while working closely with laboratories, engineering consultants and site personnel.
• The role offers exposure to operating plant optimisation, greenfield process design and regular travel to a mining operation in Jos, Nigeria.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in minerals processing or metallurgical engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree or BEng/BSc in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Exposure to gravity separation, magnetic separation or mineral processing plants is essential.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to evaluate metallurgical test work and plant performance.
• Experience coordinating laboratory test work programmes and interpreting metallurgical results will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel. 
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid passport with willingness to travel regularly to Nigeria and work in remote mining environments.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage metallurgical test work programmes with external laboratories from sample preparation through to final reporting.
• Liaise with laboratories, engineering consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure testing programmes are completed on schedule.
• Analyse metallurgical test work data and prepare technical recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitor and optimise the performance of existing mineral processing circuits, including magnetic separation plants.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate plant performance, identify operational challenges and recommend optimisation initiatives.
• Support the design and development of new mineral processing circuits through collaboration with engineering consultants.
• Assist with the commissioning, troubleshooting and optimisation of new processing equipment and plants.
• Work closely with site metallurgical personnel to monitor production performance and recovery efficiencies.
• Collect, analyse and report on plant operating data, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing operating procedures, process documentation and technical reports.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Participate in technical meetings and provide process engineering support to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratories, consultants, suppliers and site personnel throughout project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing plant efficiency, recovery and overall operational performance.
• Build technical knowledge and develop process engineering expertise through mentorship, site exposure and project involvement.

Closing Date:

• 21 October 2026.