π Local Job Near You
Section manager: geotechnical engineering
Knight Piesold & Co
π
pretoria, South-Africa
Location
pretoria
Posted
June 09, 2026
Commute
Local Area
Local Opportunity Near You!
This job is in your area. Enjoy a short commute and work close to home.
Job Description
Section Manager: Geotechnical Engineering
About the Role:
Lead and grow Knight Piesoldβs Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology team. You will drive technical excellence, delivery and commercial performance on major mining and infrastructure projects across South Africa and the SADC region.
Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team Own section performance: budgeting, forecasting, utilisation and invoicing Technical governance: QA/QC, independent reviews, sign-off on deliverables Plan and manage site investigations: scope, tender, HSE, logistics and permits Engineering geology: mapping, logging, ground models, hazards and risks Testing and geomaterials: CPTu/SPT/DMT/PMT, MASW/seismic, lab tests Construction support: methods, temporary work, grouting, instrumentation and monitoring, data interpretation Produce clear reports, specs and BOQs; ensure standards compliance Client engagement and bids: proposals, fees, scopes, presentatio...