Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Mining

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a prominent mining conglomerate near Pretoria in Gauteng. The role focuses on ensuring the stability and safety of underground excavations through expert geotechnical analysis and design.

The successful candidate will conduct site investigations, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling, developing ground support strategies and contributing to risk assessment and best practices across operations in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical expertise and design.
• Experience in underground mining environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and laboratory testing.
• Perform numerical modeling to assess ground conditions.
• Develop ground support strategies for underground excavations.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safety analyses.
• Provide technical guidance to mining operations and development of best practices.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Ground support design

Rock mechanics

Numerical modeling

Site investigations

Laboratory testing

Risk assessment

Technical guidance

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent mining conglomerate with operations near Pretoria , is actively searching for a highly skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer. This critical role involves ensuring the stability and safety of underground mining excavations through expert geotechnical analysis and design. The incumbent will conduct site investigations, laboratory testing, numerical modeling, and develop ground support strategies for complex mining environments. You will play a vital role in risk assessment, provide technical guidance to mining operations, and contribute to the development of best practices in geotechnical engineering within the Gauteng province. This position demands a thorough understanding of rock mechanics, geological conditions, and the application of geotechnical principles in a demanding underground mining context. The role offers significant challenges and rewards, contributing to the responsible development of South Africa's mineral wealth.