Geotechnical Engineer – Underground Copper Operations (Chililabombwe)

MECS Africa

Full-time Mining & Raw Material Production
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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...