Senior Geomechanics Engineer – Underground Mining

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Pension plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Rock Engineering Specialist to lead geotechnical efforts in a major underground mining operation near Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa. You will apply advanced geotechnical methods to assess rock mass conditions, design ground support, and guide best practices across planning, safety, and operations.

The role demands 8+ years in underground hard rock geotechnical work, expertise in numerical modeling and seismic monitoring, and strong leadership capabilities to

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mining/Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics.
• 8+ years of underground hard rock mining geotech experience.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations for underground projects and assess rock mass conditions.
• Develop ground support designs and monitor implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with planning, safety, and operations.

Skills

Geotechnical data analysis

Numerical modeling

Ground support design

Seismic monitoring

Team mentorship

Education

Master's or PhD in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics

Tools

FLAC

UDEC

Phase2

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Rock Engineering Specialist to lead geotechnical efforts in a major underground mining operation near Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa. You will apply advanced geotechnical methods to assess rock mass conditions, design ground support, and guide best practices across planning, safety, and operations.

The role demands 8+ years in underground hard rock geotechnical work, expertise in numerical modeling and seismic monitoring, and strong leadership capabilities to