Senior Engineering Geologist
Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Job Description
Job Description
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
- 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
How to Apply
Apply Now at https://careerjunction.co.za/application/apply-link/2637964
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