Senior Engineering Geologist

Career Circuit; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist to contribute to high-profile mining and infrastructure projects in South Africa. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering geology, with expertise in geotechnical investigations and client interaction. The candidate will mentor junior staff and ensure project delivery standards are met. The position is located in Gauteng, with flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years practical experience in engineering geology.
• Strong track record in geotechnical investigations for a variety of sectors.
• Experience in dolomite and rock engineering would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical investigations planning and execution.
• Supervising geotechnical contractors and junior staff.
• Preparation of professional quality technical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Data analysis

Site supervision

Mentorship

Client interaction

Education

BSc (Hons) Engineering Geology

Professional registration with SACNASP

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Projects

Rocscience suite

GeoStudio suite

Leapfrog Works

QGIS / ArcGIS

Visual Basic

Python

Job description

Overview

Our Client is seeking to employ a Senior Engineering Geologist in the Geotechnical Engineering Department.

The candidate will be directly accountable to the Unit Manager and Head of Department.

The candidate will be located at the Johannesburg office with the option to work from the Centurion office on certain days of the week, as agreed with the Head of Department.

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a collaborative, technically rigorous environment where mentorship and knowledge-sharing are key while contributing to high-profile mining, industrial and infrastructure projects in South Africa and the region.

Responsibilities

Geotechnical investigations – planning, execution, and reporting for a variety of investigation levels (preliminary, feasibility, detailed design).

Data analysis – collection, analysis, and interpretation of geotechnical data.

Site supervision – supervising geotechnical contractors and junior staff, including appointment of contractors, oversight of site operations, and ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality, and environmental standards.

Mentorship – supervision and mentoring of junior staff (students, graduates, junior engineering geologists and geotechnologists).

Reporting – preparation and delivery of professional quality technical reports and presentations.

Decision making – providing sound technical solutions and decisions throughout project phases.

Project delivery – ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications.

Procurement of work – preparation of quotations, tenders, specifications, and cost estimates.

Standards development – contribution to the development and implementation of internal standards, systems, and best practices.

Client interaction – building strong relationships with clients and maintaining professional communication without constant senior oversight.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Engineering Geology (minimum).

Professional registration with SACNASP essential.

Involvement in voluntary associations (SAIEG) would be beneficial.

Minimum of 10 years practical experience in engineering geology.

Strong track record in geotechnical investigations for a variety of sectors, both in South Africa and Africa.

Dolomite-specific experience would be advantageous.

Rock engineering specific experience would be advantageous.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise junior engineering geologists and geotechnologists.

Software

General: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects.

Geotechnical: Rocscience suite, GeoStudio suite, Leapfrog Works, QGIS / ArcGIS, and other industry-standard packages.

Programming / coding experience (Visual Basic, Python) will be an advantage.