Mintek: Civil Engineering Internship Programme 2025

An exciting career opportunity exists at Mintek for an MME internship position. The incumbent will assist in the mine rehabilitation programme and be involved in monitoring site activities, ensuring compliance with timelines and standards, conducting site investigations, and supporting project execution.

Responsibilities include producing designs, contract documents, reports, managing records, resolving issues with stakeholders, and maintaining safety and environmental standards while building expertise in mine rehabilitation.

The purpose is to provide practical work experience to students who have completed their degree. 

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Employer's Agent's Assistant (Assistant Resident Engineer) on-site for the mine rehabilitation projects.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure that rehabilitation activities align with project specifications and timelines.
• Conduct site investigations to gather necessary data for rehabilitation designs.
• Collaborate with the project team to produce accurate and actionable technical designs and reports.
• Support effective project management by tracking progress and maintaining detailed records.
•  Work closely with contractors and stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed progress reports to provide updates on site activities, challenges, and achievements.
• Document all observations and technical findings for reference and audit purposes.
• Leverage on-site learning opportunities to build expertise in mine rehabilitation and environmental safety.
• Collaborate with team members to develop innovative approaches for efficient project execution

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent academic record: 60% average