About the position
A top consulting engineering firm is seeking to employ a Senior Engineering Geologist in the Geotechnical Engineering Department.
This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a collaborative, technically rigorous environment where mentorship and knowledge-sharing are key while contributing to high-profile mining, industrial and infrastructure projects in South Africa and the region.
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) Engineering Geology (minimum)
- Professional registration with SACNASP essential.
- Involvement in voluntary associations would be beneficial (SAIEG)
- Minimum of 10 years’ practical experience in engineering geology.
- Strong track record in geotechnical investigations for a variety of sectors, both in South Africa and Africa.
- Dolomite-specific experience would be advantageous.
- Rock engineering specific experience would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise junior engineering geologists and geotechnologists.
Key responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Geotechnical investigations: Planning, execution, and reporting for a variety of investigation levels (preliminary, feasibility, detailed design).
- Data analysis: Collection, analysis, and interpretation of geotechnical data.
- Site supervision: Supervising geotechnical contractors and junior staff, including appointment of contractors, oversight of site operations, and ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality, and environmental standards.
- Mentorship: Supervision and mentoring of junior staff (students, graduates, junior engineering geologists and geotechnologists).
- Reporting: Preparation and delivery of professional quality technical reports and presentations.
- Decision making: Providing sound technical solutions and decisions throughout project phases.
- Project delivery: Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
- Procurement of work: Preparation of quotations, tenders, specifications, and cost estimates.
Desired Skills:
- engineering geology
- geotechnical investiagations
- rock engineering
- dolomite
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical aid
- Provident Fund
