Geotechnical Engineer: Foundations & Ground Analysis Lead

Placements24

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 950,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join a leading geotechnical consultancy. You will plan and manage investigations, analyze soils, and develop practical design solutions for foundations and earth structures, with emphasis on safety and long-term durability.

You will work with PLAXIS and GeoStudio, interpret lab data, prepare comprehensive reports, and liaise with clients and site teams across Gauteng.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with geotech focus.
  • ECSA registration or clear path to registration is required.
  • Minimum of 6 years in geotechnical investigations and foundation design.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and execute geotechnical investigations including drilling and testing.
  • Analyze soil/rock properties and interpret results.
  • Prepare geotechnical designs for foundations, walls and slopes.
  • Develop and present geotechnical reports with clear recommendations.
  • Supervise geotechnical works on site and review designs.

Skills

Soil mechanics
Geotechnical design
Numerical modeling
Report writing
Project supervision
Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) or Candidate Engineer

Tools

PLAXIS
GeoStudio
Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join a leading geotechnical consultancy. You will plan and manage investigations, analyze soils, and develop practical design solutions for foundations and earth structures, with emphasis on safety and long-term durability.

You will work with PLAXIS and GeoStudio, interpret lab data, prepare comprehensive reports, and liaise with clients and site teams across Gauteng.

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