Junior Engineering Geologist - Pretoria, South Africa - Knight Piesold Consulting

Knight Piesold Consulting
Knight Piesold Consulting
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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

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Knight Piésold's growth has resulted in the need for us to hire a talented Junior Engineering Geologist, to be based in Pretoria.

The professional will report directly to the Section Manager:
Geotechnical.

The professional will lead technically on projects for the Geotechnical Division of Knight Piésold Southern Africa - responsibilities will include coordinating all geotechnical investigations, project administration and supervise geotechnical testing.

The role requires an energetic person who is keen to learn from technical specialists whilst adding value to the department.

The ideal applicant will be a strong team player who communicates well with others. The role requires travel to sites within Africa.

Professionals should have at least a BSc in Engineering Geology for this position coupled with vacation work or up to 1 years working experience in the field of Engineering Geology.


Duties and responsibilities

  • Exemplify Knight Piésold's quality control and OHS procedures.
  • Assist with proposals, tenders, expressions of interest and/or quotations.
  • Assist with procurement documentation and direct procurement processes.
  • Assist/ undertake projects towards company and client objectives.
  • Assist in project administration duties.
  • Assist with site investigation and sampling logístical support.
  • Coordinate all geotechnical investigation activities, including but not limited to appointment of subcontractors, health and safety activities, investigation programmes and sampling programmes.
  • Log core from drilling according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
  • Map exposed rock outcrop according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
  • Profiling of test pits according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
  • Sampling of test pits and boreholes for geotechnical laboratory testing, according to applicable guidelines and best practice.
  • Undertake, specify and supervise geotechnical testing, including laboratory and insitu tests.
  • Strive to complete works within time and budget requirements.
  • Assist in the compilation of site investigation and project reports.
  • Perform desk top studies.
  • Undertake all works according to Knight Piésold's ISO 9001 quality system, as well as Knight Piésold's internal quality systems.

Our Employee Value Proposition
When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and needs through our employee value proposition


As such we offer:

  • Interesting and challenging project work.
  • Mentorship and coaching.
  • A hybrid working model which supports flexibility and autonomy.
  • Attractive remuneration package aligned to experience.
  • A highperformance work culture high effort leads to high reward.
  • A contribution towards home office data expenses.
  • A handson approach to employee wellbeing and mental health, with paid benefits.
  • Continuing professional development and training and development opportunities.
  • Latest use of technology and software programmes.
  • A 101yearold employer brand that makes you proud to be a part of the team.
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