Senior Geotechnical Foundations Lead – Cape Town

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to head the foundation design division in Cape Town. The role involves leading a team of geotechnical specialists, guiding complex foundation design for high-rise, bridges and industrial projects, and ensuring safety and geotechnical integrity across projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Geotechnical Engineering, is a Pr. Eng with ECSA, and brings 10+ years of geotechnical leadership experience, with proficiency in Plaxis and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is essential.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant geotechnical experience in foundation design for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geotechnical investigations and foundation design for major projects in Cape Town and surrounding regions.
• Conduct advanced analyses including slope stability, settlement, and seismic assessments.
• Develop deep and shallow foundation designs and earth-retaining structures.
• Interpret boreholes, CPTs, and lab data to validate designs and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with South African codes and industry best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of geotechnical engineers and technicians.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Slope stability analysis

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to head the foundation design division in Cape Town. The role involves leading a team of geotechnical specialists, guiding complex foundation design for high-rise, bridges and industrial projects, and ensuring safety and geotechnical integrity across projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Geotechnical Engineering, is a Pr. Eng with ECSA, and brings 10+ years of geotechnical leadership experience, with proficiency in Plaxis and