Geotechnical Technician

About the Role

Sotta Mining Corporation Limited is recruiting a Geotechnical Technician to support the Geotechnical Engineer in maintaining safe and efficient open pit operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting geotechnical data, maintaining monitoring systems, and assisting with field investigations and projects.

Reports to: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in mining, mineral exploration, or civil engineering
• Diploma or relevant qualification (as guided by HR)
• Valid driving licence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with geotechnical monitoring, core logging, or mapping