Geotechnical Mining Specialist – Hybrid Role & Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid role

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Mining Specialist for our client in Gauteng. The role blends field investigations with office analysis to ensure stability of underground and open-pit structures. You will apply rock and soil mechanics, run models, and guide design of supports and tailings facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s/PhD in geotechnical or mining engineering, 6+ years’ experience, and proficiency with RocScience and FLAC. Travel to sites around Tembisa is expected.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in geotechnical or mining engineering.
• 6+ years in geotechnical engineering within mining.
• Expertise in rock and soil mechanics.
• Experience with Rocscience Suite and FLAC.
• Instrumentation and monitoring experience.
• Strong report-writing and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations and site characterization for mining projects.
• Analyze rock mass properties, stability, and failure mechanisms.
• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring programs with instrumentation.
• Provide design recommendations for mine support, slope stability, and tailings.
• Perform numerical modelling (e.g., finite element) for ground response.
• Investigate geotechnical failures, identify root causes, recommend actions.
• Collaborate with engineers and geologists to integrate geotech into planning.
• Ensure compliance with standards and mining regulations.
• Contribute to geotechnical risk management frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical engineering

Mining experience

Rock mechanics

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical software

Instrumentation & monitoring

Analysis & reporting

Travel willingness

Educación

Master's/PhD in Geotechnical or Mining Eng.

Herramientas

RocScience Suite

FLAC

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Mining Specialist for our client in Gauteng. The role blends field investigations with office analysis to ensure stability of underground and open-pit structures. You will apply rock and soil mechanics, run models, and guide design of supports and tailings facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s/PhD in geotechnical or mining engineering, 6+ years’ experience, and proficiency with RocScience and FLAC. Travel to sites around Tembisa is expected.