Official Headline partner, exhibitor and keynote speaker
Official Headline partner, exhibitor and keynote speaker
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Getting it right the first time, on the ground, every time
At JOB SA Engineering & Management, we believe a product is only as good as the way it goes into the ground and the way it’s proven once it’s there.
Too many project failures don’t start with a bad product — they start with the wrong installation method, a shortcut on preparation, or a test that was never done properly in the first place. Our role is to close that gap: working alongside mining operations, contractors and engineers to make sure geotechnical and civil products are installed the correct way, and tested with the rigour the application demands.
From site preparation and correct installation practice through to on-site and laboratory testing, our approach is built on field experience and technical accountability — not just supplying a product and walking away.
We are committed to standing behind our recommendations with the same discipline our clients expect underground and on-site: install it right, test it properly, and stand behind the result.
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Leon Oosthuysen,Managing Director Africa & CEO | JOBSA Engineering and Management
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JOBSA Engineering and Management and Lichenry Construction
One partnership, two disciplines: supply, installation and proof of performance
Lichenry and JOB SA Engineering & Management are joint venture partners at Slope Stability X26, bringing together product supply with hands-on geotechnical installation and testing expertise for mining and civils.
Together, the partnership addresses a gap that costs projects more than most realise: products that are technically sound on paper but fail on site — not because the product was wrong, but because installation practice or testing rigour fell short. As a joint venture, Lichenry and JOB SA give mining operations, contractors and consulting engineers a single point of accountability from product selection through to proven, in-ground performance.
Lichenry
Joint venture partner to JOB SA Engineering & Management, supporting the supply side of the partnership’s mining and civils offering.
JOB SA Engineering & Management (Pty) Ltd
JOB SA started out nearly twenty years ago in Mozambique, with development projects ranging from the construction of schools to five-star holiday resorts.
Rehabilitation and stabilization of slopes
From those early projects, JOB SA became involved in numerous geotechnical services, specialising in the rehabilitation and stabilization of slopes measuring 20 metres to 350 metres and higher.
Entering the South African market
The company branched into South Africa in 2016, where some of its directors were involved in the stabilization of Chapman’s Peak — a project that went on to win Construction Magazine’s Best Recommended Project Award.
Branching out to Ghana
JOB SA has since opened an office in Ghana, where it is currently involved in the stabilization of the Aburi Peduase Road.
Led by Managing Director Leon Oosthuysen, JOB SA today provides geotechnical engineering, correct installation practice and technical testing services to the mining and civils sectors — work built on nearly two decades of experience stabilising some of the highest and most technically demanding slopes on the continent.
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SOLUTIONS
From correct installation to proven performance
Why correct installation to proven performance matters.
As a joint venture, Lichenry and JOB SA connect product supply with correct on-site installation and rigorous testing, so mining and civils clients aren’t just supplied a product — they’re supplied a product proven to perform once it’s in the ground.
The Installation Gap: Where Good Products Go Wrong
Correct site preparation, sequencing and installation practice for geotechnical and civil products, drawn from nearly two decades of experience stabilising slopes from 20 metres to 350 metres and higher — reducing the risk of failure caused by installation error rather than product defect.
Does It Perform, or Does It Just Pass? Rethinking Product Testing in Mining and Civils
On-site and technical testing of installed products to confirm they meet real project and application requirements — not just paperwork compliance — giving contractors, engineers and mine operators confidence in what’s actually holding the ground.
Rehabilitation and Stabilization of Slopes
Specialist rehabilitation and stabilization of high and technically demanding slopes, backed by project experience including Chapman’s Peak (Construction Magazine’s Best Recommended Project Award) and ongoing work on the Aburi Peduase Road in Ghana.
Cross-Border, Cross-Sector Delivery
From early development projects in Mozambique to slope stabilization in South Africa and Ghana, the partnership brings continent-wide delivery experience to mining and civils projects that demand technical accountability from product to installed, tested result.
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JOBSA and Lichenry’s Insights
What does it actually take to stabilise a 350-metre slope?
Most slope failures aren’t a surprise — they’re a warning nobody engineered around in time. At the upcoming industry event, Lichenry and JOB SA will be sharing insights on high-risk slope stabilisation, covering:
- Ground and rock mass assessment at extreme slope heights (20m to 350m+)
- Selecting the right stabilisation method for the failure mechanism, not just the terrain
- Lessons from Chapman’s Peak — an award-winning stabilisation project recognised by Construction Magazine
- Sequencing stabilisation works around live traffic, communities and operations
- Long-term monitoring to confirm the slope stays stable after handover
This session draws on nearly two decades of stabilising some of the continent’s most technically demanding slopes, from South Africa to Ghana. Stay tuned for more details.
When is it too late to rehabilitate a failing slope — and how do you know?
By the time cracks or movement are visible on surface, a slope has often already been failing for a while. At the upcoming industry event, Lichenry and JOB SA will be sharing insights on slope rehabilitation, covering:
- Reading early warning signs before failure becomes visible or catastrophic
- Diagnosing root cause versus treating surface symptoms
- Rehabilitation approaches for slopes already in active distress
- Balancing speed of intervention against long-term structural integrity
- Case learnings from rehabilitation work across Mozambique, South Africa and Ghana
This session is for engineers who need to make the call between temporary intervention and full rehabilitation — and get it right the first time. Stay tuned for more details.