Geotechnical Engineer — Growth & Impact in Gauteng

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement annuity

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for the Tembisa, Gauteng region. You will conduct site investigations, interpret soil and rock data, and assist in foundation design and ground improvement.

Requires 5+ years of geotechnical experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with PLAXIS, GeoStudio and Slide. You will work with project teams across residential, commercial and industrial developments to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proven knowledge of soil and rock mechanics and foundation design.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute geotechnical site investigations, including sampling and boreholes.
• Interpret test data and perform advanced analyses.
• Design foundations, retaining walls, and earthworks.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Support construction phase with technical guidance.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotech)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Slide

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for the Tembisa, Gauteng region. You will conduct site investigations, interpret soil and rock data, and assist in foundation design and ground improvement.

Requires 5+ years of geotechnical experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with PLAXIS, GeoStudio and Slide. You will work with project teams across residential, commercial and industrial developments to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.