Mining Engineer - Deswik Consultant (Underground & Open-Cut Coal)

Join Deswik's consulting team in Johannesburg. Use your coal expertise and Deswik software skills to support mine sites across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Consulting Johannesburg Permanent Full-Time Apply Now

Life at Deswik

At Deswik, you’ll join a stable, global company with a strong presence in South Africa. You’ll enjoy hybrid working (two days WFH, three in our Roodepoort office), combined with travel to mine sites across the region. That travel gives you the chance to broaden your experience, solve diverse operational challenges, and grow your consulting expertise.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team of mining engineers and software specialists who value practical solutions, not just theory.  

The Work You’ll Do   

You’ll work directly with customers to scope projects, implement solutions, and train teams on Deswik’s specialised software suite. Expect variety—no two sites or customers are the same. You’ll spend time on site helping operations roll out Deswik, building trusted relationships, and providing feedback to our product teams to ensure software stays relevant to real-world mining.

What You Bring

  • A degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Operational experience in underground and/or open-cut coal
  • A practiced used of Deswik software (CAD, IS, Schedule)
  • Able to translate operational needs into software solutions
  • Clear, confident communication in English, with the ability to influence and manage customer relationships
  • A willingness to travel regularly across Sub-Saharan Africa

Nice to have:

exposure to open-pit mining, other commodities, or skills in PowerBI/data analytics.

What We Offer

  • Competitive consulting salary plus daily site allowances
  • Annual bonus
  • Hybrid working from our Roodepoort office
  • Mentorship and support from experienced peers
  • A collaborative culture that recognises your contribution and gives you autonomy to deliver

About Deswik

Deswik is a global mining technology leader with 460+ employees across 12 countries. Our software and consulting services are used daily by leading mining companies to plan, design, and operate mines more efficiently.

Apply now to shape smarter mine planning with Deswik.

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