SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Civil / Geotechnical Engineer to be based in our Johannesburg, South Africa office.

Description of Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:


Reporting to the Discipline Leader, the appointed person will be expected (but not restricted) to do the following:

-Plan and conduct geotechnical site investigations in soil and rock;
-Critically review soil and rock laboratory, mapping and logging data;
-Perform analytical and numerical analyses including but not limited to limit equilibrium and finite element analyses;
-Compile technical reports, presentations, proposals, letters etc.;
-Work independently as well as on project teams, as and when required;
-Work across group disciplines, SRK branches as well as local / international travel and work, as and when required;
-Expected to train and mentor junior staff as required;
-Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours when required.
Essential Requirements:

The candidate must:

-Have a degree in Civil Engineering;
-Two years of experience in Geotechnical work (specific experience in Tropical Soils and / or Tunnelling and / or mining);
-A valid driver`s licence and highly competent at driving field vehicles.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

  • An attractive compensation package.
  • Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.