RECRUITMENT – LETŠENG DIAMONDS
Letšeng seeks to engage a qualified professional with the appropriate skills and aptitude to fill the position of TRAINEE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER-PATERSON BAND CL (2 x vacancies)
PURPOSE: Reporting to the Geotechnical Manager, the Trainee Geotechnical Engineer will assist the Geotechnical Engineer, to maintain data collection and geotechnical monitoring strategies for Letšeng’s Diamond Mining Operations; to undertake rockmass characterization and geotechnical modelling, and to assist with slope stability analyses; to maintain safe work procedures in order to minimize risk of slope collapse, rockfalls and any other geotechnical threat to mining personnel and equipment.
MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake Geotechnical In-pit mapping; geotechnical characterisation (Kinematics, RMR), structural (Large & small-scale) data collection
- Undertake Geotechnical Core logging of all drill holes available derive rockmass characteristics (Index Strengths, RMR)
- Undertake Geotechnical In-pit mapping; geotechnical characterization (Kinematics, RMR), structural (Large & small-scale) data collection
- Assist the geotechnical engineer with daily pit inspections at least twice a day, inspecting working areas highwalls, safety berms, haul roads, etc.
- Assist with Pit Slopes and Waste Dump Facilities monitoring using various Monitoring Systems on site in conjunction with Survey information
- Undertake Index Geotechnical Testing (i.e. Point Load Testing) including collection of any geotechnical related samples (including water samples) and assist with planning for any other laboratory testing required
- Generate daily, weekly and monthly draft reports in relation to all the monitoring, in pit mapping, core logging work and for any other related geotechnical functions
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- A four-year Honours degree in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
- Exposure/Experience with Geotechnical Data Collection, Radar Scanner and Prism Monitoring Systems would be an advantage
- Light Vehicle Driver’s License
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Team player and an ability to learn in order to build up and manage systems and procedures for sound geotechnical engineering controls and practices from a low base
- Good PC skills and computer literacy, including adequate training in standard geotechnical software packages
Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Good Report Writing Skills Interested candidates should apply on line at www.pnet.co.za
Closing date: 13 March 2025
Disclaimer: Only applicants who applied through www.pnet.co.za will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.