Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Slope Stability

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based incentives

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse mining projects

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations near Paarl. You will provide expert advice on slope stability, ground support and rock mechanics to ensure safe, efficient mine infrastructure.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng or MEng in geotechnical-related fields, with at least 5 years of mining geotech experience and proficiency in RocScience, FLAC and Geo-Studio. Collaboration with mine planners, geologists and operations is essential.

Formación

• BSc/BEng or MEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably within the mining sector.
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software such as RocScience, FLAC and Geo-Studio.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Perform stability analyses for open-pit slopes, underground excavations, and mine waste facilities.
• Develop and implement ground support designs and monitoring programs.
• Assess seismic hazards and mitigation strategies for mining operations.
• Review and approve geotechnical aspects of mine designs and plans.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and provide guidance to project teams.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical domain knowledge

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Educación

BSc/BEng or MEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus

Herramientas

Rocscience suite

FLAC

Geo-Studio

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations near Paarl. You will provide expert advice on slope stability, ground support and rock mechanics to ensure safe, efficient mine infrastructure.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng or MEng in geotechnical-related fields, with at least 5 years of mining geotech experience and proficiency in RocScience, FLAC and Geo-Studio. Collaboration with mine planners, geologists and operations is essential.