SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector. With more than 1,800 professional consultants across 50 offices in 20 countries, our services and areas of expertise vary by office to reflect each practice's specialties and the needs of its regional clients.
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Position Overview
SRK Consulting is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer (recent graduate with or without work experience) to join our Kitwe office in Zambia. This role supports the SRK South Africa initiative of supporting the Kitwe office to develop Zambian engineers and scientists. Technical support will primarily be from the South African-based Engeo specialist business unit which is based in Johannesburg. The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to contribute to geotechnical and mine tailings storage facility - related projects mostly in the Zambian Copper Belt, within a well-respected, employee-owned consulting company with over 50 years of experience.
Description of Responsibilities
Technical Experience and Skills
• Under the guidance of experienced senior engineers, the candidate will:
• Assist with site investigations and inspections.
• Support tailings and geotechnical design tasks including but not limited to stability and seepage analyses, settlement and deformation analyses, help prepare design drawings and details, technical specifications and bills of quantities.
• Contribute to TSF monitoring and performance assessments through instrumentation planning and data collection, review and interpretation of monitoring data and preparation of reports for senior review.
• Support project delivery and coordination.
Core Competencies
• We are investing time and mentoring into developing this role, so we are looking for someone who is:
• Hungry to learn and grow – curious, asks questions, and keen to understand both the detail and the bigger picture.
• Technically inclined – strong analytical skills, comfortable with calculations, data, and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented – careful and methodical with data capture, calculations and documentation.
• Proactive and responsible – takes initiative, follows through on tasks, and delivers on commitments.
• A good communicator – able to write clearly and concisely and communicate with team members professionally.
• Team-oriented – works well within multi-disciplinary project teams and is willing to assist where needed.
• Field-ready – willing and able to travel and work on site, sometimes in remote locations and varying conditions, in line with SRK and Mine HSE requirements
• Deliver on mine tailings storage facility (TSF) projects in accordance with best international standards and practice,
• Contribute primarily to an Engineer of Record (EoR) team of specialist engineers and scientists through the analysis of surveillance and monitoring data, specialist studies in the field and laboratory, written reporting, design and construction activities, and meetings with Clients.
• Contribute to high-quality client service, sound engineering practice and practical project outcomes.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
• A Zambian national (essential).
• Be willing to live and work from Kitwe, Zambia, and also travel to mines in and beyond the borders of Zambia, and to the supporting office based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (essential). A post-graduate degree with a focus on geotechnical engineering would be advantageous.
• Professional registration with the EIZ or an equivalent recognised professional body would be advantageous.
Compensation & Benefits
• The position offers a market-related salary plus company benefits. SRK Consulting believes that people are our major asset and aims to provide an environment where employees can grow professionally, perform at their best and contribute meaningfully to the organisation.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with performance and market conditions.
• Annual performance bonus opportunities for permanent employees, subject to individual and financial performance.
• An employee-owned company environment with opportunities to invest in the company in line with company policy.
• An open-door culture that supports constructive engagement and access to senior leadership.
How to Apply
Detailed applications must be forwarded to the Human Resources Department at johannesburg@srk.co.za for the attention of Grant Macfarlane by 31 August 2026.
Applicants who do not receive a response within 21 days should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
