Geotechnical Engineer: Mine Stability & Ground Support

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Geotechnical Engineer for a mining project in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role focuses on stability analyses, ground support design, and risk mitigation for surface and underground structures.

You will conduct investigations, analyze rock and soil mechanics, and prepare technical reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and performance in local mining operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mining Engineering with a geotechnical specialization; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant geotechnical experience in mining environments.
• Proven experience with slope stability analysis, rock and soil mechanics, and geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations including site assessments, drilling, and in-situ testing.
• Analyze soil and rock mass properties using lab and field data.
• Perform stability analyses for open-pit slopes, underground excavations, tailings dams, and foundations.
• Develop design recommendations for ground support, slope reinforcement, and dewatering systems.
• Monitor ground conditions and assess performance of geotechnical structures.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports with findings, analyses and recommendations.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, geologists, and construction teams to integrate geotechnical requirements.

Skills

Slope stability analysis

Rock mechanics

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mining Engineering with geotechnical specialization

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Rocscience suite

Plaxis

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Geotechnical Engineer for a mining project in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role focuses on stability analyses, ground support design, and risk mitigation for surface and underground structures.

You will conduct investigations, analyze rock and soil mechanics, and prepare technical reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and performance in local mining operations.