Geotechnical Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development support

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative, safety-focused team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations in the Paarl region. The role involves assessing ground conditions, ensuring stability of excavations, and managing geotechnical risks for safe mine design and construction.

The ideal candidate has strong geotechnical principles applied to mining and construction with experience in site investigations. You will analyze soil and rock data, use RocScience GeoStudio, and collaborate with engineers and geologists.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical experience in mining.
• Proficiency in Rocscience GeoStudio and related software.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering.
• Experience with site investigation techniques and laboratory testing interpretation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, including soil and rock mass characterization.
• Analyze geotechnical data using appropriate software and provide engineering recommendations.
• Design and monitor slopes, tunnels, foundations, and other structures related to mining operations.
• Assess and manage geotechnical risks, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, specifications, and design drawings.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, geologists, and construction teams to ensure safe and stable excavations.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Site investigation techniques

Geotechnical data analysis

Education

BSc or BEng in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Rocscience GeoStudio

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join their team supporting mining operations in the Paarl region. This position is critical for assessing ground conditions, ensuring the stability of mine excavations, and managing geotechnical risks associated with mining activities. You will conduct site investigations, analyze soil and rock mechanics data, and provide recommendations for safe and effective mine design and construction. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of geotechnical principles as applied to mining and construction, ensuring project safety and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, including soil and rock mass characterization.
• Analyze geotechnical data using appropriate software and provide engineering recommendations.
• Design and monitor slopes, tunnels, foundations, and other structures related to mining operations.
• Assess and manage geotechnical risks, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, specifications, and design drawings.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, geologists, and construction teams to ensure safe and stable excavations.

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with specific experience in the mining sector.
• Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (e.g., Rocscience suite, GeoStudio).
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering.
• Experience with site investigation techniques and laboratory testing interpretation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development, including further training and certifications.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging geotechnical projects.
• A collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence and safety.