Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Open-Pit Mining (On-Site)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and retirement benefи

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on open-pit mining to join a Kimberley team. You will ensure stability and safety of pit walls, conduct detailed geotechnical assessments, develop slope designs, and implement monitoring programs to mitigate geological risks.

The role requires a master’s degree and 8+ years in geotechnical engineering, with proficiency in SLOPE/W and FLAC, and willingness to work on-site in the Northern Cape region, including travel to remote

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• 8+ years of geotechnical experience in open-pit mining.
• Proven ability to perform slope stability analyses using specialized software (SLOPE/W, FLAC).
• Solid understanding of rock and soil mechanics, and geological characterization techniques.
• Experience with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations for open-pit mine planning and design.
• Perform slope stability analyses and design recommendations for pit walls.
• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring programs and data interpretation.
• Assess and manage risks from landslides and rockfalls.
• Provide expert geotechnical advice to planning, operations, and closure teams.
• Review and approve geotechnical designs and reports per industry standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Slope stability analysis

Open-pit mining

Instrumentation & monitoring

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus

Tools

SLOPE/W

FLAC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on open-pit mining to join a Kimberley team. You will ensure stability and safety of pit walls, conduct detailed geotechnical assessments, develop slope designs, and implement monitoring programs to mitigate geological risks.

The role requires a master’s degree and 8+ years in geotechnical engineering, with proficiency in SLOPE/W and FLAC, and willingness to work on-site in the Northern Cape region, including travel to remote