
Mohammed Sabi , Pr.Eng
Civil Project Engineer

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About me
Pr Eng. Civil & Tailings Engineer | 2024 M&G Top 200 young South African | Tailings Engineering & GISTM Expert | SACAA Certified RPAS Pilot | The Tailings Podcast | AI & Blockchain Enthusiast | Hybrid Athlete
Education

Greenside high School
2002 - 2006Matric (Merit Exemption)
University of Johannesburg
2007 - 2013Bachelor of Engineering (B.Ing. Hons) Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering Degree With honours

Harvard Business School Online
2023 - 2024
Princeton University
2017 - 2018Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies Blockchain and CryptocurrencyThe Course goes in depth into the technical aspects of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology.
Experience

Varnavas Investments Pty Ltd
Jan 2008 - Jan 2015Civil Project EngineerInfrastructure Development which included:• Geotechnical : Site Selection, Foundation & Material assessments• Surface Water Management• Site Supervision, • Construction QA/QC• Project Management• Capital Cost Estimates • Bill of Quantities• Schedule of Quantities• Construction Schedules• Payment Certificates• Site Inspections• Client and Contractor Meetings• Water and Sewerage design and reviews• Urban water management • Municipal Water Systems• Water Sanitation• Data management and Visualization• Climate resilience• Overseeing the engineering operations of the municipality, including planning, designing, and executing projects related to infrastructure development, transportation, and utilities. • Planning, coordinating, and signing off the design of the development's physical infrastructure and all utilities including Electricity, Water, Waste Management, Pneumatic waste, telecoms, and mobility among others. • Coordinating with other municipal departments and agencies, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure that engineering projects are aligned with the goals and needs of the community. • Keeping abreast of technological advancements, industry trends, and best practices in engineering, and applying this knowledge to improve municipal operations and projects. • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, such as zoning laws, building codes and environmental regulations. • Preparing reports and presentations for municipal officials and stakeholders, providing updates on engineering projects, and recommending courses of action. • Identifying opportunities for energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings in the development's infrastructure, and working with architects and contractors to implement these measures. • Communicating with stakeholders, including tenants, occupants, investors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure that the development meets their needs and expectations. Show less

Knight Piesold
Feb 2015 - Mar 2024I have designed and project managed several projects specializing in the fields of• Tailings and Waste management (Tailings storage Facilities/Mining Residue Management)• EOR : Monitoring and developing Tailings Facilities including GISTM Compliance• Seepage and Stability assessments• Barrier/Liner system testing and design. • Capital Cost estimates / Bill of Quantities • Water balances • Capacity Analysis (Simultaneous deposition on multiple facilities)• Conduct and Review Lab Testing of Geotechnical/Tailings Samples • Compilation of reports • Water management / Stormwater management plan • Hydrology and hydro-geology • Geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics • Pipelines and pump stations • Dams and Water Retaining Structures• Ash Dump design and monitoring• Wastewater monitoring and construction • Building construction and provision of services• Project Management of project teams and projects in planning, feasibility, design and construction phases.• Conduct Pre-feasibility, Feasibility,Conceptual ,Detailed and for Construction Design and Desktop studies• Site visits, meetings and inspections• Application of the relevant industry standards and guidelines including GISTM• Liaison with the clients and other consultants• Tendering and tender adjudication• Review of design works, reports and proposals.• Overseeing draughting and detailing of designs • Use of programs such as Autocad/Civil 3D, Muck 3D, Geo-studio (Slope w andSeep W); Slide.• Clients included Eskom, City of Johannesburg and multiple Major Companies in the mining industry.• Provide assistance to Section/Division Manager and Directors.• Business Development• Mentoring of Juniors• Member of the Knight Piesold Innovation Team• Head of Fulcrum SA data management platform and Global IT RSA Project scope includes Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Basic/Conceptual and Detailed Designs & Other. Show less
Professional Tailings Engineer (PR. Eng)
Feb 2015 - Mar 2024Team Lead: KP Fulcrum Data Management and Global IT SA
Feb 2015 - Mar 2024

SLR Consulting
Apr 2024 - nowSpecialist in the Areas of:• GISTM Compliance• Engineer of Record Duties• Project Management• Lead Project Design Engineer• Client and Sub-contractor Liaison• Design Reviews• Inspections & Monitoring• Internal Skills Development• Mentoring - Juniors to become industry leaders• Lead: Tailings AI and Technical InnovationRole includes but is not limited to the inclusion of • EOR: Managing TSF Operations and providing solutions to Site Issues • Geotechnical engineering: Materials, Seepage and Slope analysis, Deposition Planning • Hydrology: Water management, Water balances • Hydrogeological: Plume Flow & Management • Geochemical: Waste Classification and Barrier System Design • Construction: Construction Planning and Deposition strategy Alignment • Monitoring: Inspections & Inclusion of Monthly/Annual Dashboards etc. • Reporting: Design Reviews, Draft and Final Reporting of Designs, memos and other. Show less
Professional Tailings Engineer (PR. Eng)
Apr 2024 - nowTechnical Development Lead
Apr 2024 - now
Licenses & Certifications
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Introduction to Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
University of PretoriaNov 2024 
Advanced Training In Profitable sales
HPJan 2009
Candidate Engineer
Engineering Council of South AfricaFeb 2015- View certificate

Generative AI for Project Managers
Project Management InstituteJun 2024 
Professional Engineer (PE)
Engineering Council of South AfricaNov 2023
Remote Pilot License (RPC Drone License) - Certified RPAS Professional
SACAAAug 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Mohammed Sabi , Pr.Eng2024 Top 200 Young South Africans Mail and Guardian Jun 2024 Winner in the Mining and Manufacturing category of the Mail & Guardian top 200 South Africanshttps://mg.co.za/200youngsouthafricans/2024/mohammed-razaa-sabi/
- Awarded to Mohammed Sabi , Pr.EngCommendation Knight Piesold Nov 2017 Rising Star - Commendation by Knight Piesold
Volunteer Experience
Founder
Issued by The Tailings Podcast on Jan 2025
Associated with Mohammed Sabi , Pr.EngFounder
Issued by Jobs In Johannesburg Platform on Jun 2016
Associated with Mohammed Sabi , Pr.EngCESA Supply Chain Management Committee
Issued by CESA - Consulting Engineers South Africa on Jun 2019
Associated with Mohammed Sabi , Pr.EngDirector Of Innovation - CESA YPF Johannesburg Comittee 2017/2018
Issued by CESA - Consulting Engineers South Africa on Jan 2017
Associated with Mohammed Sabi , Pr.EngMember of the Gauteng North/Pretoria YPF Comitee
Issued by CESA - Consulting Engineers South Africa on Oct 2016
Associated with Mohammed Sabi , Pr.Eng
Languages
- enEnglish
- afAfrikaans
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