Geotechnical Engineer — Foundations & Fieldwork, Tembisa

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement annuity

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for its clients in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves hands-on field and laboratory testing, data interpretation, and design of foundations and earthworks for diverse projects.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of geotechnical experience, with proficiency in PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and Slide, and strong analytical/report-writing skills. Local regulations familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and Slide.
• Experience with field investigations and laboratory testing procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with Gauteng building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute geotechnical site investigations, including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Interpret soil and rock test data and conduct advanced geotechnical analyses.
• Design foundations (shallow and deep), retaining walls, and earthworks.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical investigation reports and design recommendations.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, addressing any unforeseen geotechnical issues.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and other engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into overall project designs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant geotechnical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.
• Maintain detailed records of site investigations and laboratory test results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Slide

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for its clients in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves hands-on field and laboratory testing, data interpretation, and design of foundations and earthworks for diverse projects.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of geotechnical experience, with proficiency in PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and Slide, and strong analytical/report-writing skills. Local regulations familiarity is essential.