Senior Rock Engineer - Underground Geotech Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Career development

On-site facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Rock Engineer for our client in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on applying rock mechanics to mine design, planning, and operations to ensure stability and safety in underground mining.

You will lead geotechnical assessments, develop ground support systems, and monitor conditions to mitigate rock mass risks. Collaboration with planning, operations, and safety teams is essential in this critical function.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive rock engineering experience in mining.
• MSc or PhD in Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with geomechanics modeling software: FLAC, UDEC, RS2.
• PrEng registration is an advantage.
• Strong safety and risk-management focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and data analysis to characterize rock mass properties.
• Design and optimize underground support systems (mesh, bolts, shotcrete).
• Develop seismic monitoring and management plans.
• Provide geotechnical input into mine design, planning, and production.
• Monitor ground conditions and assess risk of rockbursts and instability events.
• Collaborate with planning engineers and geologists to integrate geotechnical considerations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

MSc/PhD in Rock Mechanics or Geotechnical/Mining Eng

PrEng registration (advantage)

Tools

FLAC

UDEC

RS2

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Rock Engineer for our client in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on applying rock mechanics to mine design, planning, and operations to ensure stability and safety in underground mining.

You will lead geotechnical assessments, develop ground support systems, and monitor conditions to mitigate rock mass risks. Collaboration with planning, operations, and safety teams is essential in this critical function.