Vacancies at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description
PURPOSE

• An exciting opportunity exists to provide independent technical support primarily to the Fraser Alexander Tailings (FAT) operations, with the primary focus on monitoring and managing technical risk across multiple tailings storage facilities (TSFs).

Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational and Technical Risk Management, and Optimisation

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned TSFs, operating independently while reporting to a Senior Engineer for the region.
• Monitor and report on technical risks in line with FAT technical standards and procedures.
• Ensure quality assurance of technical data submissions and reporting.
• Facilitate technical risk management on all managed facilities (Develop, agree, and facilitate risk mitigation and management measures).
• Ensure compliance with the facility management standards and protocols.
• Ensure continuous improvement initiatives to optimise the technical risk function.
• Where required, undertake technical assessments of tailings operations including stability assessments, life assessments water balances, etc.
• Collaborate with the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) and Engineer of Record (EoR).

Project Development, Operational and Commercial Support

• Support the scoping of new projects, including site characterisation, feasibility studies, and early-stage design inputs.
• Support operational and technical assignments, including special projects in response to emerging needs.
• Interface with FAT operations to ensure technical risks are understood and integrated into operational planning and execution.
• Provide input into project costing, estimates, and contractual deliverables.

Mentorship and Support

• Provide mentoring, guidance and support to FAT operations.
• Assist the Senior Technical Engineer in supervising, coaching and mentoring graduate and junior engineers within Technical Services.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to less experienced engineers and support their development in field-based engineering practices.

SHEQ Management

• Operate within the Fraser Alexander and client SHEQ standards and procedures.
• Identify and recommend improvements or corrective actions where risks to Safety, Health, Environment, or Quality are identified.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BTech or BSc in Engineering (Civil / Geotechnical / Technical)
• MRD 101 or equivalent Tailings Management Course
• Candidate Engineer with ECSA (if not professionally registered)

Preferred

• ECSA Professional Registration (Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng)
• Risk management qualification (e.g. PMI-RMP)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum four to eight years relevant experience in tailing operations and/or tailings technical support.
• Demonstrable experience in, or exposure to, operational risk management strategies and protocols.
• Proven ability to work independently on complex technical issues, ideally across multiple tailings TSFs.
• Demonstrable capability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of: SANS 10286.
• Relevant SA mining and environmental legislation (MHSA, OHSA, NWA, NEMA, etc).
• International tailings management frameworks and guidelines (GISTM, ANCOLD, ICOLD, CDA, TSM, etc).

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g. Slide, Slope W, Seep W, AutoCAD, Muk3D).
• Strong technical report writing and documentation.
• Solid project and quality management capabilities, with a deadline-driven mindset.
• Effective communication, negotiation and conflict handling.
• Ability to mentor and coach.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to travel to and work at regional, field-based, and remote sites as required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with tailings management best practices.

CLOSING DATE:  27 June 2025

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Description

PURPOSE

• Exciting opportunities exist for experienced tailings Engineers to lead technical risk management in a Fraser Alexander Tailings (FAT) region.
• The Senior Technical Engineer (STE) will oversee a regional team within Technical Services, ensure compliance across TSFs, and drive strategic risk management with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational and Technical Risk Management, and Optimisation
• Serve as the regional technical authority on all tailings-related risk matters.
• Oversee and quality-assure technical reporting, audits, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for assigned TSFs.
• Ensure adherence to FAT standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Directly support, develop and review advanced technical analyses (e.g., stability assessments, water balances, life of facility and capacity assessments).
• Lead interface with the RTFEs and EoRs.

Team Leadership and Capability Building

• Supervise and mentor team within region of responsibility.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer across the FAT team.
• Manage performance expectations, track progress, and support professional development of the team.
• Lead by example in technical excellence and field-based engineering practices.

Strategic and Commercial Support

• Collaborate with regional, operational leadership and FAT departments to integrate technical risk considerations into planning and execution.
• Support business development and project scoping through expert technical input.
• Contribute to the development and costing of new project proposals and extensions.
• Guide prioritisation of regional technical focus areas and align with strategic risk objectives.

Budget and Resource Management

• Support the HoD in developing and managing the departmental strategy and budget.
• Track expenditure, resource allocation, and performance metrics related to technical services delivery.
• Identify resource gaps and plan for team development and tool enhancement needs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

• Represent the technical function in regional leadership engagements, including operations, SHEQ, and commercial functions.
• Ensure that critical technical risks are clearly communicated to leadership and addressed in risk mitigation plans.
• Participate in internal and external audits, as well as combined assurance processes.

SHEQ and Continuous Improvement

• Champion a culture of technical excellence, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Proactively identify improvement areas and lead initiatives to strengthen governance, data quality, and technical risk management practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BTech or BSc/BEng in Civil, Geotechnical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Registered with ECSA as a Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng (if not yet professionally registered, must demonstrate eligibility and readiness to submit within 12 months).

Preferred

• Risk management qualification (e.g. PMI-RMP).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum six years’ relevant experience in tailing operations and/or tailings technical support.
• Proven experience in managing or leading/supervising teams.
• Strong TSF technical expertise, with applied knowledge of risk assessment.
• Strong working knowledge of MHSA, NWA, NEMA, OHSA, SANS 10286, GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA, TSM, etc.
• Experience in client-facing roles and multidisciplinary coordination.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal
• High-level technical report writing, review, and presentation
• Advanced proficiency in geotechnical and engineering software (e.g. Slide, Slope W, Seep W, AutoCAD, Muk3D).
• Commercial and financial acumen related to budgeting, costing, and contract support.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making in complex, high-risk environments.
• Ability to operate independently and lead with confidence and integrity.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional and remote sites.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with tailings management best practices.

CLOSING DATE:  27 JUNE 2025

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Description

PURPOSE

• This position manages the implementation and delivery of a section of a site against time, quality and cost standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Supervising and leading the team.
• Ensuring the safety of the team members.
• Communicating the job to and with the team.
• Assigning team tasks.
• Maintaining work standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure team morale and productivity.
• Ensuring team compliance with company policies and procedures.

Planning and Scheduling

• Translating general work requirements into a prioritised work plan for the team.
• Periodically review daily goals to meet the forecasted production.
• Work with the team to overcome work related challenges.

Quality Control

•  Recognising, addressing and resolving issues/problems among or between employees in the team.
• Promoting, supporting and facilitating teamwork and harmony between all team members by fostering a positive attitude among all team members.

Administration

• Maintain Site Foreman’s reports.
• Daily time and attendance reports.
• Recommending workforce actions such as recruitment, releasing, promotions and discipline.

Safety

• Knowing and understanding the requirements of the MHSA.Facilitating mandatory safety toolbox meetings.
• Ensuring completion of initial safety and hazard assessments.
• Participating in Safety/incident investigations.
• Ensuring that company vehicles and equipment checks are carried out.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• At least five years relevant experience in respect of supervising construction teams.
• Concrete working experience.

SKILLS, QUALITIES & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent organisational and Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Knows and understands the OHSA/MHSA and Safety and environmental issues.
• Knows and understands the company projects safety projects
• Reading plans and drawings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to work outside normal working hours, during emergencies and planned overtime.
• Ability to work in high-stress conditions and quickly changing environments.

CLOSING DATE: 27 JUNE 2025

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Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Maintenance

• Operation of a variety of machines
• Load, dig, clean trenches or ditch slimes dam
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is followed at all times
• General Housekeeping
• Inspection of the machine before & after the shift
• Complete inspection checklist
• Adhere to safety rules & procedures

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• MQA Accredited certificates (Grader, ADT, Excavator & FEL)
• Code 10 driver’s license

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4 years operating experience in a tailings or similar environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES

• Verbal communication
• Understand what constitutes unsafe conditions and –behavior
• Knowledge of unsafe behavior-what does it mean

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Description

• An exciting opportunity exists to ensure that several tasks are carried out on site to safety, environment and productivity, and to assist management with the efficient and effective running of the site

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business / Functional Management
• Execute operational and technical duties in line with organisational directives, as provided
• Support implementation of business initiatives as directed

Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management

• Work with materials and equipment in cost-effective way, as per standard operating procedures and practice notes as directed
• Ensure full compliance to material usage requirements in executing duties
• Risk Management and Compliance, Including Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Responsibility
• Execute all duties in strict compliance to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies, procedures and legislation, to ensure the company's responsibility is met
• Comply with all reporting and information requirements
• Stakeholder Management (internal/ external)

Ensure professional interaction with stakeholders

• Maintain working relationships with support functions on site and at a head office, as required to deliver in their section against standards
• Engage with peers and seniors on the project to ensure project objectives are achieved as per instruction

Operations & Project Management

• Contribute to plan/schedule generation for daily/shift work, in line with project goals
• Responsible for operational execution of work, through delivery of own tasks and duties, as well as supervision of the work for team on shift

Management Operating System & Reporting

• Ensure all paperwork and posters are displayed on the site office wall and kept up to date
• Ensure all reported near misses are recorded following procedure and submitted weekly

Technical Management

• Responsible for adherence to technical standards and work methods, for section, in accordance with organisational and client requirements, policies, procedures and legislation

SHEQ Management

• Checking sums are right on plan to drawings and quantities and that all materials and work are to the specifications
• Record the condition of plant arriving on site on a form with photographs

People Management

• Lead and manage team
• Support, guide and coach team
• Culture and climate
• Contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement for the duration of the project
• Align with client culture requirements as directed by management 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• B Tech or Degree in Civil Engineering

EXPERIENCE

• At least one to two years’ experience working in a mining/tailings’ environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Communication (both written and verbal)
• Technical and operations
• People management
• Problem solving and decision making

CLOSING DATE: 26 JUNE 2025

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Description

PURPOSE

• Perform the task of excavating and loading of materials as per company SOP/STP.

RESPONSILITIES

• Excavating and loading of materials.
• Connecting and disconnecting of pipes.
• Construction of Spigot pipes stand.
• Tailings wall construction.
• Levelling using the bucket.
• Cleaning using the bucket.
• Perform Adhoc work as and when required.
• Performing the task in accordance with relevant safety rules, regulations and job site conditions.
• Conducting of a walk around inspection.
• Reporting all defects.
• Completion of pre –start checklist.
• General Housekeeping of Excavator machine.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Competency Certificate of an Excavator Machine

EXPERIENCE

• Approximately 3 years relevant work experience in an earthmoving environment.
• Familiar with mining equipment and safety related standards i.e., Excavator.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Attention
• Communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to operate independently.
• Planning & problem-solving skills.
• Innovation.
• Action orientation.
• Safety oriented.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medical fitness records.
• Dover test.
• National Drivers licence code 10.

Closing date: 26/06/2025