Geotechnical Engineer: Underground Mining Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Geotechnical Engineer to provide expert advice for underground mining operations in the Soweto region. The role focuses on ground stability assessment, design of ground support, and monitoring to ensure personnel and infrastructure safety.

You will analyze geological data, conduct site investigations, and develop geotechnical models to mitigate rock mechanics risks, while collaborating with mine planning and operations teams in a challenging mining environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related geotechnical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, specifically underground mining.
• Strong understanding of rock mechanics, slope stability, and mine seismicity.
• Proficiency in geotechnical analysis and modeling software (e.g., FLAC, Phase2, Map3D).
• Experience with field investigations and instrumentation installation.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex geological and geotechnical data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical assessments of rock mass conditions in underground mining environments.
• Design and recommend ground support systems (rock bolts, mesh, shotcrete) for various mining conditions.
• Analyze monitoring data (extensometers, convergence measurements) to assess ground behavior.
• Perform numerical modeling and analysis of underground excavations using geotechnical software.
• Provide technical guidance to mine planning and operations teams on geotechnical issues.
• Assist in development and implementation of geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Investigate ground-related incidents and recommend preventative measures.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics

Field investigations

Data interpretation

Mine seismicity

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

FLAC

Phase2

Map3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Geotechnical Engineer to provide expert advice for underground mining operations in the Soweto region. The role focuses on ground stability assessment, design of ground support, and monitoring to ensure personnel and infrastructure safety.

You will analyze geological data, conduct site investigations, and develop geotechnical models to mitigate rock mechanics risks, while collaborating with mine planning and operations teams in a challenging mining environment.