Geotechnical Mine Engineer: Safer, Smarter Mines (Hybrid)

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑drb

Comprehensive health and wellness

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West province, seeks a Mine Geotechnical Engineer to help ensure ground stability for underground and open-pit mines. The role blends on-site analysis with remote data interpretation.

You will design support systems, monitor ground conditions, assess seismic hazards, and collaborate with mine planning teams to maintain safety and optimize operations. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
Minimum 6 years of geotechnical engineering experience in mining.
Proficiency in Rocscience suite and Maptek Vulcan.
Solid understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and engineering geology principles.
Experience with ground monitoring instrumentation and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

Conduct geotechnical investigations and stability analyses for mine excavations and infrastructure.
Design, implement, and monitor ground support systems for underground mines and open pits.
Develop and execute geotechnical monitoring programs using instrumentation and data logging.
Assess seismic hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
Provide geotechnical advice and support to mine planning and production teams.
Investigate and report on geotechnical incidents and failures.