We are looking for a dynamic Senior Civil/Mechanical Design Engineer to supplement the skillset and offering of the pump station and pipeline systems engineering team at the Knight Piésold office in Durban.

The successful candidate will not be required to relocate to KZN, but it is preferable to operate from a Knight Piésold office within South Africa and visit the Durban office once a month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Pr.Eng in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is a must.
• 5 to 8 years of experience post B.Eng qualification.
• A minimum of 4 years of specialized experience in pumping and pipeline system engineering designs.
• Previous knowledge (or aspirations to develop knowledge) in the specialized field of slurry pipeline design for tailings projects.
• Proficiency in using hydraulic surge analysis software (such as Bentley Hammer) will be of value.
• Experience developing cost estimates for projects.
• Experience in INVENTOR software will be a distinct advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel locally and abroad when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be involved in projects for systems for bulk water supply, potable and waste water distribution, long-distance pipelines, boreholes, open pit and mine underground dewatering, tailings slurry pipelines, return water systems, and tailings paste and backfill distribution within mines.
• Responsible for developing cost estimates for projects and estimates must have considered construction sequencing, material sourcing, and installation for large-scale projects.
• Assist with the mechanical and civil engineering design, costing, tender documentation, and installation in Durban.
• Commissioning of various pump stations and pipeline systems across the world for mining and general infrastructure projects.

If you possess the above requirements and are looking to work with an exceptional technical team, please send your detailed CV and motivation letter to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Odessa Chinasamy, at recruit@knightpiesold.com by 20th September 2024.

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Our Employee Value Proposition

When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand. We offer you:

• A 103-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success.
• A hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution.
• A team of about 230 people - large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names.
• Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho.
• Sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applications.
• Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities.
• Merit-based promotional structure.
• Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies.
• Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally.
• Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts.
• Latest use of technology and software programmes.
• Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations.
• Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career.
• A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy.
• Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry.
• A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward.
• A highly lucrative performance bonus system.
• A fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyle.
• A hands-on approach to corporate wellness focusing on employee wellbeing and mental health.
• Healthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hard.
• Annual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully recharge.
• Fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork