Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining & Civil Foundations

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a leading geotechnical engineering consultancy in Queenstown/Eastern Cape. The role focuses on expert geotechnical advice for mining and civil projects, including site investigations, soil/rock analyses, and design of foundations and slopes.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 8 years of experience, professional ECSA registration, and proficiency with PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W and RocData.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis.
• Professional registration with ECSA is required.
• At least 8 years of geotechnical experience in mining and civil projects.
• Proficiency with PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, RocData.
• Strong knowledge of soil/rock behavior and hydrogeology.
• Experience with tailings dam and open-pit stability is a plus.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to remote Eastern Cape sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage geotechnical site investigations (drilling, CPT, trial pits).
• Perform soil and rock mechanics analyses for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and excavations.
• Design geotechnical solutions including foundations, ground improvement, and slope stabilization.
• Prepare investigation reports, design recommendations, and construction supervision plans.
• Coordinate with clients and project teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee field and laboratory testing programs.
• Provide technical support during construction and site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical codes and best practices.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Soil & rock mechanics

Project management

Report writing

Site investigations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Master's degree

Tools

PLAXIS

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

RocData

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a leading geotechnical engineering consultancy in Queenstown/Eastern Cape. The role focuses on expert geotechnical advice for mining and civil projects, including site investigations, soil/rock analyses, and design of foundations and slopes.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 8 years of experience, professional ECSA registration, and proficiency with PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W and RocData.