Junior Geotechnical Engineers

 

Position Description 

 

The Kibali Gold Mine (KGM) Team is seeking to recruit 2 Junior Geotech Engineers to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

Actively encourage and demonstrate a culture of safety leadership.

Carrying out the collection and processing of consistent and high-quality OC structural and geotechnical mapping, geotechnical core logging and rock mass classification. 

Provide geotechnical input into the mine planning design process.

Carrying out geotechnical inspections of exposed ground conditions in the pit, comparing against the most up-to-date Mining Rock Mass Model (MRMM) for weekly pre-planning for new mining area.

Ensuring the production and Mining team adheres to the approved mine ground control management procedures i.e TARP, GCMP, Pit wall procedure, Trim blast.

Ensure that design parameters (slope angles, safety berms, etc)  during development are conform with design and the ground condition (Dumps and Pit).

Coordinate with the mining team and especially the drill & blast engineer to embrace the best mining practices relating to slope stability to maintaining the bench retention capacity over of 80% and a face condition rating over of 80%

Make sure the post Blast clean-up of floors and final walls including removal of remnant toes in compliance to stipulated mining levels it completed

Provide geotechnical support to mining operations, particularly if there is an incident, issues or concerns are raised with regard to ground conditions on the slope.

Inspect, investigate, and report all rock falls (fall of ground)

Regular data entry of the relevant geotechnical data and information into the Kibali Stope Performance Database

Appropriate design criteria are developed to support the mine design, planning and sequencing in a timely manner.

Carrying out the geotechnical weekly report with assistance of Senior Geotechnical Engineer – regular reporting on the completed geotechnical activities, ground control audit results and progress of any agreed actions, and results from any monitoring programs

Attend weekly safety mass meeting.

Provide regular, ongoing assistance and guidance to the Junior Geotechnical Engineer.

 

Knowledge/Skills & Competencies Requirements:

Knowledge of open pit mining techniques and trackless equipment employed.

Knowledge of geotechnical software such as RS2, RS3, SLIDE3, SLIDE2, DIPS, ROCSLOPE3 & 2, RocData.

Knowledge of mine design software such as, Deswik CAD, Leapfrog Geo.

Good interpersonal skills.

Sound judgement and analytical skills.

Task and results driven 

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Mining / Geotechnical / Geological Engineering

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Open pit mining.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Open pit Geotechnical Engineer would also be an advantage.

Good understanding of mining processes.

Have a Driver’s License or obtain one within 3 months of service.

What We Can Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefitsThe ability to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to grow and learn with industry colleaguesAccess to a variety of career opportunities across the organization 

Please forward applications before: [8th November 2025]

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.