Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Infra & Mining Leader

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their Port Elizabeth office to lead geotechnical investigations and design for major infrastructure and mining projects.

The role requires a Master’s in Geotechnical/Civil and Pr.Eng with ECSA, with 8+ years in geotechnical engineering and proficiency in PLAXIS/GeoStudio/FLAC. You will mentor juniors, manage client relations, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical or Civil with a strong geotechnical focus.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 8+ years of relevant geotechnical experience in infrastructure/mining.
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software (PLAXIS, GeoStudio, FLAC).
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations and design phases for major infrastructure/mining projects.
• Perform advanced analyses including slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, seepage, and seismic analysis.
• Develop detailed geotechnical designs for foundations, earth retaining structures, and ground improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation and design reports, specifications, and tender documents.
• Oversee field investigations, drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
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• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Manage project scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS and international best practices.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Conduct peer reviews of geotechnical designs and reports.
• Advise on construction methods and provide site support.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project leadership

Soil mechanics

Report writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Pr.Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

FLAC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their Port Elizabeth office to lead geotechnical investigations and design for major infrastructure and mining projects.

The role requires a Master’s in Geotechnical/Civil and Pr.Eng with ECSA, with 8+ years in geotechnical engineering and proficiency in PLAXIS/GeoStudio/FLAC. You will mentor juniors, manage client relations, and ensure compliance with standards.