Design & Infrastructure Engineer

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for

We have an exciting opportunity for Design & Infrastructure Engineer.

The purpose of this role is to design and implement safe, efficient, cost-effective mine layouts and infrastructure to support optimal production and compliance with regulatory standards.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Design & Infrastructure Engineer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Consistently apply safety and health principles in all site interactions within and beyond one's work area.
• Identify specific risks within the working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/systems to avoid these risks.

• Develop and optimise mine designs, pit layouts, and haulage routes to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Create detailed short-term and long-term mine plans based on geological data and production targets.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, and production teams to ensure designs align with resource extraction goals.

• Design and implement infrastructure development such as roads, drainage systems, and waste disposal areas to support mining operations.
• Plan and manage the installation and maintenance of utilities (e.g., water, power) required for mine operations.
• Ensure infrastructure designs meet safety, environmental, and legal regulations.

• Perform geotechnical and stability analysis to ensure the safety of mine designs and infrastructure.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies for infrastructure projects and mining activities.
• Produce regular reports on design progress, infrastructure developments, and compliance with mine plans.

• Ensure that all designs comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mine and infrastructure design.
• Conduct audits and inspections of infrastructure to ensure ongoing