Senior Geotechnical Lead – Mining & Infrastructure

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical investigations and design for mining infrastructure, tailings dams, and deep foundations. You will manage projects, mentor staff, and liaise with clients.

The role requires a Master’s in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, Pr. Eng. with ECSA, 8+ years’ experience, and expertise in slope stability, foundations, and numerical modeling (PLAXIS, GeoStudio).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with geotechnical specialization.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is required or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations and design for mining infrastructure and large-scale projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, specs, and design documents.
• Manage projects within timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and regulators.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Report writing

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (geotech)

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical investigations and design for mining infrastructure, tailings dams, and deep foundations. You will manage projects, mentor staff, and liaise with clients.

The role requires a Master’s in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, Pr. Eng. with ECSA, 8+ years’ experience, and expertise in slope stability, foundations, and numerical modeling (PLAXIS, GeoStudio).