Engineering Geologist

Professionals should have at least a BSc. Honours in Engineering Geology for this position coupled with more than 3 years’ experience in the field of geotechnical investigations or similar geotechnical projects. Registration as a Professional (Pr. Sci. Nat.) with SACNASP (or equivalent registration) would be advantageous. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Earth, GIS software (Mapsource etc.), geotechnical logging software and Rocscience suite software.
**Duties and responsibilities**
- Exemplify KP’s quality control and OHS procedures.
- Assist with/ compile with proposals, tenders, expressions of interest and/or quotations.
- Assist with/ compile procurement documentation and direct procurement processes.
- Undertake projects towards company and client objectives.
- Undertake project administration duties.
- Undertake site investigation and sampling logístical support.
- Coordinate all geotechnical investigation activities, including but not limited to appointment of subcontractors, health and safety activities, investigation programmes and sampling programmes.
- Log core from drilling according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
- Map exposed rock outcrop according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
- Profiling of test pits according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
- Sampling of test pits and boreholes for geotechnical laboratory testing, according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
- Undertake, specify and supervise geotechnical testing, including laboratory and insitu tests.
- Strive to complete works within time and budget requirements.
- Assist with/ compile site investigation and project reports.
- Perform desk top studies.
- Undertake all works according to KPs ISO 9001 quality system, as well as KP’s internal quality systems.

**Our employee value proposition**
When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and needs through our employee value proposition. As such we offer:

- Interesting and challenging project work
- Mentorship and coaching
- A hybrid working model which supports flexibility and autonomy
- Attractive remuneration package aligned to experience
- A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward
- A contribution towards home office data expenses
- A hands-on approach to employee wellbeing and mental health, with paid benefits
- Continuing professional development and training and development opportunities
- Latest use of technology and software programmes
- A 101-year-old employer brand that makes you proud to be a part of the team