Geotechnical Technician (1 Position)

Reports to: Geotechnical Engineer

The Geotechnical Technician supports the Geotechnical Engineer in maintaining safe and efficient open pit operations by collecting geotechnical data, maintaining monitoring systems, and assisting with field investigations and projects.

Roles and responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor geotechnical systems (e.g., prisms, radars, piezometers, extensometers).

• Collect and record geotechnical data to support safe mining operations.

• Assist with drilling supervision, mapping, logging, and sampling activities.

• Support installation and maintenance of geotechnical monitoring equipment.

• Identify and report geotechnical hazards such as slope instability and rockfalls.

• Conduct pit inspections and support safe work practices.

• Coordinate with mining, safety, engineering, and contractor teams.

• Assist in drone surveys and geotechnical data collection where required.

Qualification/experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in mining, mineral exploration, or civil engineering.

• Diploma or relevant qualification (as guided by HR).

• Valid driving licence is required.

• Experience with geotechnical monitoring, core logging, or mapping is an added advantage.

Send a covering letter together with your detailed CV and certificates to [email protected].

Company address: HR Manager, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 434, Mwanza.

The deadline for applications is 1st May 2026.