Engineering Geologist
Join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consulting team and contribute to impactful infrastructure, mining, energy, and water projects across South Africa and Africa.
About the Role
Our client, a top-tier multidisciplinary engineering consulting practice, is seeking an experienced Engineering Geologist to join their specialized team. In this position, you will contribute high-level geological expertise to major infrastructure, mining, energy, water, and industrial projects operating in South Africa and across the wider African continent.
You will play a vital role from site investigation through to construction support, conducting comprehensive rock and soil evaluations, delivering interpretive reporting, and ensuring geological factors are effectively integrated into structural and geotechnical engineering designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and manage complex engineering geological site investigations.
- Conduct field engineering geological mapping and detailed structural mapping.
- Perform rock mass classification using RMR, Q-system, and GSI frameworks.
- Conduct foundation assessments, slope stability analysis, excavation evaluations, and rockfall hazard assessments.
- Provide comprehensive geological logging, site data interpretation, and risk assessments.
- Prepare accurate factual and interpretive engineering geological reports for clients and internal design teams.
- Deliver technical geological input into multidisciplinary engineering designs and inspect/monitor ground conditions during active construction.
- Mentor graduate engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute to technical proposals and tenders.
Minimum Qualifications & Registration
- Education: BSc Honours in Engineering Geology, or BSc Geology with an Engineering Geology specialisation.
- Professional Registration: SACNASP registration as Pr.Sci.Nat (Geological Sciences) is essential.
- Experience: 8 to 15 years post-graduate experience in Engineering Geology.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally and internationally across Africa.
Preferred Expertise & Attributes
- MSc in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering (Advantageous).
- ECSA registration or International Registration (Advantageous for African operations).
- Proven track record on heavy civil infrastructure, mining, energy, and water projects.
- Strong foundational understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and site investigations.
Core Competencies
Ready to Contribute to Major African Infrastructure?
Send your detailed CV and relevant professional qualifications directly to the recruitment specialist.
Direct Email: tshepile@irecruitmentt.co.za
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