Geotechnical Engineer – Underground Copper Operations (Chililabombwe)
MECS Africa
Full-time
Mining & Raw Material Production
Location
Remote, Remote, South-Africa
Posted
July 24, 2026
Job Description
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in Rock Mechanics or Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
Professional Registration
- Professional registration with a recognized engineering body (ECSA, P.Eng., CPEng, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience
Essential
- 3–10 years of underground mining geotechnical experience.
- Experience in underground hard-rock mining, preferably copper operations.
- Practical experience in rock mechanics and ground support design.
- Experience in geotechnical hazard management and risk assessment.
Preferred
- Experience with deep-level underground mining.
- Experience with block caving, sublevel open stoping, cut-and-fill, or longhole stoping methods.
- Exposure to large‑scale undergr...