Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SLR Consulting Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

About the Company

Job Purpose

To supplement the skillset and offering of the existing SLR Africa Mine Waste and

Geotechnical Engineering teams based in Fourways

Minimum requirements

  • A civil engineer with at least 1-4 years of experience with tailings and water dam design and associated lining systems.
  • At least with some knowledge of general engineering design project management, construction contract administration and construction site supervision.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and Geo-Slope/Slide
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Design of tailings and water dams, and related infrastructure.
  • Project engineering management.
  • Tender and contract documentation and administration.
  • Construction monitoring and management.
  • Site visits and audits.
  • General assistance with broader civil engineering activities (hydrology, water balances, structural)
  • Project engineering management and administration.
  • Scoping and management of geotechnical site investigations, mostly for mine waste facilities.
  • Assessment of field investigation (e.g., piezocone/CPTu) and laboratory testing data (e.g., triaxial tests).
  • Basic stability and seepage analyses.

Skills/ Attributes

  • Sound writing and communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Project management skills
  • Willingness to further expand technical knowledge in a continual learning environment.
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Must be enthusiastic and committed.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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