Senior Geotechnical Mining Engineer – Ground Stability Expert

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a major mining operation in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will lead geotechnical investigations, analyze data, and support safe, stable mine design across open pits and underground excavations.

The role requires a strong background in rock and soil mechanics, numerical modeling, and mining experience. Collaboration with planning and operations is essential for long-term stability and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Civil, Mining or Geotechnical.
• 7+ years in geotechnical engineering, mining-focused.
• Strong knowledge of rock and soil mechanics.
• Proficient in geotechnical analysis software (Rocscience, FLAC, Plaxis).
• Experience with instrumentation and monitoring techniques.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Good understanding of mining operations and geotechnical implications.
• Pr.Eng. registration desirable; SA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and interpret geotechnical investigations (drilling, sampling, in-situ tests).
• Analyze data to assess stability of open pit slopes and underground excavations.
• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Provide recommendations for pit slope design, supports, and sequencing.
• Use numerical modeling to simulate ground behavior and stability.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, specs and drawings.
• Collaborate with mine planning/ operations to integrate geotechnical into designs.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical codes and safety standards.
• Respond to geotechnical emergencies as required.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Soil mechanics

Numerical modeling

Rocscience suite

FLAC

Plaxis

Geotechnical instrumentation

Report writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil/Mining/Geotechnical

Tools

Rocscience software

FLAC

Plaxis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a major mining operation in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will lead geotechnical investigations, analyze data, and support safe, stable mine design across open pits and underground excavations.

The role requires a strong background in rock and soil mechanics, numerical modeling, and mining experience. Collaboration with planning and operations is essential for long-term stability and safety.