Geotechnical Engineer – Durban Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer for a Durban-based role in KwaZulu-Natal. You will assess ground conditions, design foundations, and advise on soil mechanics for infrastructure projects across the province.

This role combines fieldwork, analysis, and reporting, with collaboration alongside engineers and geologists. Proficiency with geotechnical software and willingness to travel regionally are required to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACNASP advantageous.
• 5–7 years of geotechnical investigations and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations, including borehole drilling supervision.
• Perform laboratory testing and interpret soil/rock data.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis for foundations, slopes and earth structures.
• Develop geotechnical reports with design recommendations and mitigations.
• Prepare project specs and tender documents related to geotechnical works.
• Provide construction phase support and site supervision.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling (Plaxis, GeoStudio).
• Mentor junior geotechnical staff and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Report writing

Team communication

Education

BSc Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

MEng Geotechnical (preferred)

Tools

Plaxis

FLAC

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer for a Durban-based role in KwaZulu-Natal. You will assess ground conditions, design foundations, and advise on soil mechanics for infrastructure projects across the province.

This role combines fieldwork, analysis, and reporting, with collaboration alongside engineers and geologists. Proficiency with geotechnical software and willingness to travel regionally are required to deliver robust solutions.