Hybrid Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

provident fund

Life insurance

Professional development budget

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Pretoria, Gauteng, with a strong background in urban infrastructure and ground condition assessment. The role blends field site visits with office design work under a hybrid model.

You will lead investigations, perform analyses, and design foundations, retaining walls, and slope stabilization, while coordinating with clients and project teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• 7+ years of hands-on geotechnical engineering experience for urban infrastructure.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software: PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W.
• Solid knowledge of South African geotechnical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations.
• Analyze soil and rock data to assess ground conditions.
• Design foundations (shallow and deep), retaining walls, and slope stabilization measures.
• Perform stability analyses for excavations and embankments.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical investigation and design reports.
• Provide technical recommendations for construction materials and methods.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and construction teams to ensure design implementation.
• Conduct peer reviews of geotechnical designs and reports.
• Manage geotechnical aspects of projects, including budgets and schedules.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Site investigation planning

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

SLOPE/W

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Pretoria, Gauteng, with a strong background in urban infrastructure and ground condition assessment. The role blends field site visits with office design work under a hybrid model.

You will lead investigations, perform analyses, and design foundations, retaining walls, and slope stabilization, while coordinating with clients and project teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.