Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical / Tailings Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This opportunity is ideal for a professionally registered engineer with strong technical expertise in geotechnical engineering, tailings storage facilities, and mining-related infrastructure. The successful candidate will contribute to complex engineering projects, lead technical investigations, and support the delivery of safe and effective design solutions.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a closely related field.
8-10 years of relevant geotechnical or tailings engineering experience.
Professional registration as a Pr Eng or equivalent with the relevant professional body.
Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and geotechnical engineering principles.
Experience with mining, tailings storage facilities, or dam projects.
Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
Valid passport and willingness to travel to remote project sites, including internationally.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and supervise geotechnical investigations, including boreholes, test pits, CPTu, and in-situ testing.
Coordinate drilling contractors, laboratories, and field investigation activities.
Conduct and review geotechnical assessments for foundations, slopes, retaining structures, excavations, and tailings facilities.
Perform stability, seepage, settlement, and deformation analyses.
Contribute to tailings storage facility design and engineering assessments.
Review instrumentation data and support monitoring and performance assessments.
Prepare technical calculations, design documentation, investigation reports, and site visit reports.
Participate in construction monitoring, quality assurance, and quality control activities.
Engage with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to ensure effective project delivery.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.
Adhere to all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Advantageous Experience:
Proficiency in geotechnical software such as Slide, SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, SEEP/W, or MUCK3D.
Experience in tailings storage facility design, operational monitoring, and construction supervision.
Exposure to Engineer of Record (EoR) services and specialised geotechnical investigations.
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Desired Skills:
Strong analytical
problem-solving
planning
organisational