Engineering

Geotechnical Engineer

Communicate Recruitment·Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Engineeringentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes 12 Dec 2026

Job Description: This talent search is aimed at Geotechnical engineers with a passion for geotechnical analysis and design. If you enjoy impacting others, delivering results, and having a sense of urgency, we'd love to hear from you. Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design, and geotechnical investigations Experience conducting and interpreting site investigations, borehole logs, and laboratory test results Proficient in PLAXIS, GeoStudio, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D Knowledge of slope stability analysis, retaining structures, and earthworks design Experience preparing geotechnical reports, design recommendations, and risk assessments Ability to manage projects and coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams Familiarity with South African geotechnical standards and ECSA requirements Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report-writing skills Construction phase experience, including site supervision and quality control Experience in infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, commercial developments, water, and renewable energy projects Qualification: BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (essential) Honours or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (advantageous) ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or eligibility to register Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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Company

Communicate Recruitment

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

December 12, 2026

Created

November 12, 2026

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