Senior Geotechnical Engineer– Engineering & Mining Consulting Industry
RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 30 March 2026
Job Details
Job Description
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a seasoned Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This is a senior client-facing role offering the opportunity to lead complex geotechnical designs, grow a junior team, and contribute to business development
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university
- Postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering essential
- Registered Professional Engineer essential
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a relevant geotechnical field within the consulting industry essential
- Experience working on projects in a multidisciplinary environment
- Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards
- Strong written skills — reports, proposals, and project deliverables
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to function without close supervision
- Good safety awareness
- Occasional travel to project sites and other offices required
- Valid driver's license
- Own reliable transport
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Meghan Du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise