Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Stability & Tailings

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to bolster its mining team in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on assessing ground conditions, designing stable mine openings, waste dumps, and tailings facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency of mining operations.

The position supports a hybrid model, enabling collaboration with site-based teams and office-based specialists for integrated geotechnical solutions.

Qualifications

• MSc or MEng in Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of geotechnical/mining experience.
• Experience in mining infrastructure design and ground support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations for mining infrastructure, including open pits and underground operations.
• Design and optimize stability for mine slopes, tailings dams, and waste rock facilities.
• Perform advanced numerical modeling for complex geotechnical scenarios in mining environments.
• Develop and implement ground support strategies for underground excavations.
• Provide expert advice on geotechnical risks and mitigation measures associated with mining activities.
• Liaise with mine managers, geologists, and other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Numerical modeling

Project collaboration

Education

MSc or MEng in Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to bolster its mining team in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on assessing ground conditions, designing stable mine openings, waste dumps, and tailings facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency of mining operations.

The position supports a hybrid model, enabling collaboration with site-based teams and office-based specialists for integrated geotechnical solutions.