Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mine Stability & Design

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development and training

Travel to project sites

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to ensure safety, stability and efficiency of mine operations through expert geotechnical analysis and design.

The role involves conducting investigations, designing mine structures, slopes and tailings facilities, and providing technical guidance to mine planning and production teams. A Pr.Eng registration is highly desirable, with 8+ years in mining geotech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and geotechnical investigations to inform design.
• Develop geotechnical designs for mine structures, slopes, excavations and tailings.
• Perform numerical modeling to assess stability and risks.
• Advise mine planning, development and production teams on geotechnical issues.
• Oversee monitoring programs, interpret data, and propose corrective actions.
• Review reports, designs and methods submitted by contractors.
• Contribute to best practices and safety policy adherence.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Slope stability

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Plaxis

FLAC

RocScience

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to ensure safety, stability and efficiency of mine operations through expert geotechnical analysis and design.

The role involves conducting investigations, designing mine structures, slopes and tailings facilities, and providing technical guidance to mine planning and production teams. A Pr.Eng registration is highly desirable, with 8+ years in mining geotech.