Remote Geotechnical Engineer - Mining & Stability Expert

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Geotechnical Engineer to join a global mining leader from anywhere in South Africa. You will deliver geotechnical analyses, model stability, and design ground support for projects worldwide.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in geotechnical fields, 7+ years of mining experience, and proficiency with FLAC, Phase2, and RocScience tools. Strong communication and remote collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geotechnical, Civil, or Mining with geotechnics focus.
• Minimum 7 years of geotechnical experience in the mining sector.
• Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (FLAC, Phase2, RocScience, Slide).
• Strong rock and soil mechanics and slope stability knowledge.
• Experience designing ground support for underground excavations.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical assessments for underground mines and surface structures.
• Develop geotechnical models and stability analyses for excavations, slopes, and dumps.
• Provide recommendations on ground support, excavation design, and procedures.
• Review and approve geotechnical designs and monitoring plans.
• Interpret field data from boreholes, in-situ tests, and lab results.
• Implement remote geotechnical monitoring programs and reports.
• Collaborate with global teams to solve geotechnical challenges.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, memos, and risk assessments.
• Stay updated with advances in geotechnical engineering and software.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Rock mechanics

Slope stability

Ground support design

Report writing

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical/Civil/Mining Engineering

Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

FLAC

Phase2

RocScience Suite

Slide

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Geotechnical Engineer to join a global mining leader from anywhere in South Africa. You will deliver geotechnical analyses, model stability, and design ground support for projects worldwide.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in geotechnical fields, 7+ years of mining experience, and proficiency with FLAC, Phase2, and RocScience tools. Strong communication and remote collaboration are essential.