Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining & Civil Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life cover

Retirement annuity

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead mining and heavy civil projects, focusing on tailings dam design, open-pit stability, and risk assessment. You will mentor engineers, perform advanced analyses, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Proficiency with PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC, and Slide is required, along with travel to remote mine sites as needed. This is a demanding role for a senior specialist committed to sustainable resource development.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA is essential.
• Minimum 10 years of geotechnical experience in mining.
• Expertise in slope stability, seismic analysis, and tailings dam design.
• Proficiency with advanced geotechnical modelling software (PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC, Slide).

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigation and design for mining infrastructure (tailings dams, waste rock dumps, open pit slopes).
• Perform advanced stability analyses and risk assessments for geological structures.
• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Advise on foundation design for heavy industrial structures and mining plants.
• Conduct numerical modelling for complex geotechnical problems.
• Review reports and designs from junior staff and external consultants.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, process engineers, environmental scientists, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, safety standards and environmental best practices.
• Contribute to tender proposals and business development.
• Mentor and guide junior geotechnical engineers and technicians.

Skills

Geotechnical modelling

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

FLAC

Slide

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead mining and heavy civil projects, focusing on tailings dam design, open-pit stability, and risk assessment. You will mentor engineers, perform advanced analyses, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Proficiency with PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC, and Slide is required, along with travel to remote mine sites as needed. This is a demanding role for a senior specialist committed to sustainable resource development.