Geotechnical Solutions Engineer

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Location: Johannesburg, South Africa  

Job Title: Geotechnical Solutions Engineer  

Department: Technical Services

Direct Report: BlastLogic Manager EMEA  

Date: June 2025

Applications can be sent to jobs@maptek.co.za.

General Description

Reporting to the Department Line Manager, the Geotechnical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for providing training, technical support, and consulting services to clients, and for promoting Maptek products in Africa and internationally as required. This includes technical demonstrations of scanning hardware and software, as well as the marketing of Mine Measurement products at trade shows.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Mine Measurement Geotechnical and Mine Measurement clients on the use of products (hardware and software).
• Deliver training, consulting services, and technical support to clients.
• Travel up to 50% of the year to engage in consulting projects, client training, and technical support.
  • Where applicable, recoup travel expenses and site visit costs from clients at the current remuneration rate.
• Promote Maptek services and products wherever possible.
• Confidently demonstrate all aspects of Mine Measurement scanning hardware and software related to Geotechnical and Stability Monitoring solutions.
• Undertake internal training to maintain and broaden Mine Measurement application knowledge.
• Relay customer feedback and development ideas to Mine Measurement development staff.
• Participate in product testing prior to release, as requested by development staff.
• Assist in the creation of training and promotional materials.
• Build and maintain a personal set of demonstration datasets to showcase Mine Measurement solutions.
• Actively market Mine Measurement products across the Maptek Africa region.
• Attend trade shows and roadshows, assisting with booth logistics and product demonstrations.
• Conduct technical demonstrations of scanners to support achievement of annual sales targets.
• Assist with logistics related to servicing both company and client scanner hardware.
• Support Mine Measurement team members with demonstrations and training as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by your manager from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Engineering degree with Postgraduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role and/or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, client-focused approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• South African citizen/residency as this position will be Rosebank based.

Applications can be sent to jobs@maptek.co.za. The closing date for applications is 2 July, 2025.

** Note that in accordance with our Employment Equity practices, preference will be given to suitably qualified and experienced South Africans who are considered previously disadvantaged in terms of the Employment Equity Act.