Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer: Mining & Slope Expert

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote working package

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Global mining projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an exceptional Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join a globally recognized mining consultancy on a fully remote basis, ideally SA-based. You will guide investigations, slope stability analyses, and ground support design for mining projects worldwide.

You will lead a remote team, collaborate with project managers and operations, and uphold safety and technical excellence. Seniority requires extensive geotechnical and mentoring experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive geotechnical experience, with mining sector exposure.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software Rocscience, FLAC, and GeoStudio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present complex technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations and studies for mining projects.
• Perform advanced geotechnical analyses including slope stability and seismic assessments.
• Develop and implement ground support designs for underground and open-pit mining.
• Conduct risk assessments of geological hazards and mitigation.
• Mentor and guide junior geotechnical engineers and project staff.
• Liaise with clients and project managers to provide expert input.
• Ensure work adheres to best practices and SA standards where applicable.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Team mentorship

Client liaison

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

Tools

Rocscience suite

FLAC

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 seeks an exceptional Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join a globally recognized mining consultancy on a fully remote basis, ideally SA-based. You will guide investigations, slope stability analyses, and ground support design for mining projects worldwide.

You will lead a remote team, collaborate with project managers and operations, and uphold safety and technical excellence. Seniority requires extensive geotechnical and mentoring experience.