Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations & Slope Stability

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Training opportunities

Mentorship

Centurion workplace

Challenging projects

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead foundation design and slope stability tasks on major infrastructure and building projects. The role involves interpreting ground conditions, advising on foundation solutions, and ensuring safety and cost‑effectiveness.

You will prepare investigation reports, liaise with clients and contractors, and mentor junior engineers while working with Plaxis and GeoStudio; occasional site visits may

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, focusing on analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations, including site reconnaissance and data analysis.
• Perform geotechnical analyses for foundations (shallow and deep), retaining walls, and earthworks.
• Develop ground improvement strategies and design recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical investigation reports and design documents.
• Provide technical input and support during the construction phase.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other consultants to address geotechnical issues.
• Review and interpret borehole logs, CPT data, and laboratory test results.
• Utilize specialized geotechnical software for analysis and design (e.g., Plaxis, GeoStudio).
• Ensure compliance with relevant geotechnical codes, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of junior geotechnical engineers.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Project workload

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead foundation design and slope stability tasks on major infrastructure and building projects. The role involves interpreting ground conditions, advising on foundation solutions, and ensuring safety and cost‑effectiveness.

You will prepare investigation reports, liaise with clients and contractors, and mentor junior engineers while working with Plaxis and GeoStudio; occasional site visits may