Geotechnical Engineer – Mining & Civil Infra (Rustenburg)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a prominent engineering and environmental consultancy in Rustenburg, North West. You will conduct site investigations, analyze soil and rock mechanics, and advise on foundations, slope stability, and earthworks for mining and civil infrastructure projects.

The role requires a Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, at least 7 years of geotechnical experience (preferably in mining), and proficiency with Plaxis or GeoStudio.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA.
• 7+ years of geotechnical experience, preferably in mining.
• Proficiency in geotechnical investigation techniques and laboratory testing procedures.
• Experience with geotechnical software for numerical modeling (Plaxis/GeoStudio).
• Strong understanding of SA geological conditions and mining practices.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise subsurface investigations (drilling, sampling, in-situ testing).
• Perform laboratory testing and analysis of soil/rock samples.
• Conduct slope, excavation, and retaining structure stability analyses.
• Design foundations for buildings, bridges, and mining infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations and specifications.
• Provide现场 construction support including supervision and quality control.
• Collaborate with geologists, mining and civil engineers on projects.
• Assess geological hazards and mitigation strategies for North West province.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling and analysis (Plaxis, GeoStudio).

Skills

Geotechnical principles

Report writing

Presentation skills

Project management

Client relations

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a prominent engineering and environmental consultancy in Rustenburg, North West. You will conduct site investigations, analyze soil and rock mechanics, and advise on foundations, slope stability, and earthworks for mining and civil infrastructure projects.

The role requires a Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, at least 7 years of geotechnical experience (preferably in mining), and proficiency with Plaxis or GeoStudio.