Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining & Civil Infra (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Collaborative environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, designs, and risk assessments for both mining and civil projects. The role emphasizes safety, design excellence, and client liaison in demanding geological environments.

You will manage complex ground conditions, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality geotechnical reports while collaborating with clients and regulators across Gauteng. Travel to site locations will be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of geotechnical engineering experience in mining and civil sectors.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and engineering geology.
• Proficiency in geotechnical modeling software (Plaxis, GeoStudio, Rocscience) and CAD.
• Experience in analyzing and designing for challenging ground conditions.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to site locations.

Responsabilités

• Plan, execute, and interpret detailed geotechnical investigations for mining and civil projects.
• Perform geotechnical design for foundations (shallow and deep), retaining walls, and embankments.
• Conduct slope stability analyses for open pits, tailings dams, and infrastructure slopes.
• Assess geotechnical risks associated with mining operations, including ground support and subsidence.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports and provide expert recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, mine engineers, construction teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Ensure designs and recommendations comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Mentor junior geotechnical engineers and contribute to team development.

Connaissances

Geotechnical analysis

Slope stability

Ground conditions

Report writing

Mentoring

Formation

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

ECSA Pr Eng registration

Outils

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Rocscience

CAD

Description du poste

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, designs, and risk assessments for both mining and civil projects. The role emphasizes safety, design excellence, and client liaison in demanding geological environments.

You will manage complex ground conditions, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality geotechnical reports while collaborating with clients and regulators across Gauteng. Travel to site locations will be required.