Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Stability & Design

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Retirement fund

Medical aid

Professional development

Leadership role

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a leading mining company in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on ensuring stability and safety of mine structures through expert analysis, design of support systems, and monitoring ground conditions.

With 8+ years in geotechnical mining, you will lead investigations, develop monitoring programs, and contribute to safe, efficient mine planning and construction in a region rich in geological diversity.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of geotechnical experience in mining.
• Expertise in rock mechanics, slope stability, and underground design.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as Plaxis and RocScience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and stability assessments for mine design.
• Design and implement ground support for underground excavations and open pits.
• Develop and manage ground monitoring programs using instrumentation.
• Analyze data to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to mine operations and engineering teams.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports and recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Rock mechanics

Slope stability analysis

Underground excavation design

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

RocScience

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a leading mining company in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on ensuring stability and safety of mine structures through expert analysis, design of support systems, and monitoring ground conditions.

With 8+ years in geotechnical mining, you will lead investigations, develop monitoring programs, and contribute to safe, efficient mine planning and construction in a region rich in geological diversity.