Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Hurlingham; On-site; ARS 77,910,000 - 100,825,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to optimize long-term extraction, develop detailed short-, medium-, and long-term plans, and improve production schedules while ensuring safety and environmental standards. The role requires integrating geological data, equipment capabilities, and economic factors, using Deswik, Surpac, or Vulcan to maximize efficiency and control costs.

Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, and operations teams to deliver feasible, data-driven mining

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficient in Deswik, Surpac, Vulcan or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans for underground and/or open-pit operations.
• Integrate geological models, resource estimates and drilling data into planning.
• Optimize layouts, schedules and equipment deployment for efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new areas.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, geologists and surveyors to implement plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Vulcan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proficient Mine Planning Engineer to join their strategic team in Sandton . This role is integral to optimizing the long-term extraction of mineral resources, ensuring efficient production schedules, and maximizing resource utilization while adhering to safety and environmental standards. You will be responsible for developing detailed short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans, integrating geological data, equipment capabilities, and economic factors. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in mine planning software, and a thorough understanding of mining engineering principles. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence operational strategy and contribute to the sustainability and profitability of mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans for underground and/or open-pit operations.
• Integrate geological models, resource estimates, and drilling data into mine planning processes.
• Optimize mine layouts, production schedules, and equipment deployment for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas or modifications.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations in mine planning activities.
• Collaborate with operational teams, geologists, and surveyors to implement and monitor mine plans.

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik, Surpac, Vulcan, or similar.
• Solid understanding of mining methods, scheduling, and resource modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for successful candidates.
• A collaborative work environment with exposure to diverse mining challenges.