Geotechnical Engineer — Flexible, On‑Site & Design Impact

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive 6

Varied and challenging projects

Exposure to cutting-edge geotechnical�

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to provide expertise for construction projects around Centurion, Gauteng. You will analyze soil and rock conditions, assess bearing capacity, settlement and slope stability, and develop practical recommendations for foundations and earthworks.

Collaborating with site teams, design engineers and contractors, you will conduct field investigations, supervise lab testing, and prepare detailed geotechnical reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of geotechnical investigations and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics and foundation engineering.
• Experience with field investigations and laboratory testing procedures.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (Plaxis, GeoStudio).

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations including soil borings and in-situ testing.
• Analyze soil/rock data for bearing capacity, settlement, and slope stability.
• Develop geotechnical reports with foundation and earthworks design recommendations.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction, including inspections.
• Collaborate with structural/civil engineers to integrate findings.
• Perform risk assessments of geological hazards and mitigation strategies for Centurion projects.

Skills

Site investigation planning

Data interpretation

Engineering collaboration

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to provide expertise for construction projects around Centurion, Gauteng. You will analyze soil and rock conditions, assess bearing capacity, settlement and slope stability, and develop practical recommendations for foundations and earthworks.

Collaborating with site teams, design engineers and contractors, you will conduct field investigations, supervise lab testing, and prepare detailed geotechnical reports.