🧾 Job Details

🏢 Employer: De Beers Group
📍 Location: Venetia Mine, Musina, Limpopo, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
📅 Closing Date: 31 December 2025
🆔 Job Reference: #LI-RK1

🏢 Company Overview

De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company, committed to supporting local communities, protecting the environment, and shaping a sustainable future. Venetia Mine is South Africa’s most valuable diamond mine and one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. The Venetia Underground Project (VUP) is a major mechanized underground development project delivering a Sub Level Cave mine operation.

🧑‍💼 Role Overview

The Geotechnical Engineer – Underground will provide technical support across geotechnical and mining disciplines for the short-to-medium-term planning, design, and operational life cycles. You will identify geotechnical hazards, assess risks, and provide solutions to ensure underground stability and operational safety.

📝 Key Responsibilities

⚒ Engineering & Technical Support

Provide geotechnical engineering support to mining and engineering teams
Identify geotechnical hazards and opportunities using data analysis and underground inspections
Assist Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Manager in treating excavation stability and groundwater issues
Perform calculations, prepare design reports, and specifications for review and approval
Lead and guide underground rock investigations
Review and update geotechnical models with latest information
Apply quality control systems to all geotechnical schemes

📊 Project & Planning Support

Attend and provide input at monthly Pre-Planning, Planning, Production, and technical meetings
Ensure geotechnical inputs integrate effectively with mine planning, survey, and geology workflows
Support project and contract management functions as required

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 / Std 10 / N3 / relevant NQF4 qualification
Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Engineering Geology, Mining Engineering, or similar
Valid driver’s license (EB)
Professional registration: GSSA, SANIRE, SAIMM (advantageous)
Chamber of Mines Certificate in Rock Mechanics or partial completion (advantageous)

Experience:

5+ years’ geotechnical / caving experience, including 3+ years in a senior or supervisory underground role
Knowledge of ground support techniques and underground mining processes
Understanding of mine planning, survey, geology, and integration with geotechnical functions
Project and contract management skills

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

Expertise in underground mining processes and legislation
Rock mass characterisation and classification (Q, RMR, GSI, MRMR)
Methodical approach with strong analytical skills and attention to detail

🌟 Values & Competencies

Put Safety First: Zero Harm mindset in all operations
Be Passionate: Commitment to excellence and problem-solving
Pull Together: Collaborate and leverage diverse skills
Build Trust: Openness, honesty, and integrity
Show We Care: Positive impact on communities and environment
Shape the Future: Innovate and execute with excellence

📄 CV Tips – Geotechnical Engineer

Highlight underground geotechnical experience and specific projects
Emphasize leadership and supervisory experience in mining operations
Detail knowledge of rock mass classification systems and ground support techniques
Include relevant professional registrations and certifications
Showcase your ability to analyze, plan, and implement geotechnical solutions
Highlight experience working with multidisciplinary teams and contractors

Eligibility Criteria

This role is open to all individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate

To apply for this job please visit jobs.smartrecruiters.com.