Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize production plans for open pit and underground operations in Kimberley. You will work with geology, operations, and technical teams to translate resource models into executable mining plans.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mine planning, strong software skills (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac), and a solid understanding of mining methods. Relocation assistance and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• 5+ years in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac mining software.
• Strong understanding of open pit and/or underground methods.
• Excellent analytical and spatial reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term mine production plans.
• Design mine layouts including access routes, stopes, and areas.
• Perform geotechnical reviews and integrate recommendations.
• Conduct mineability studies and feasibility analyses.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure practical plans.
• Optimize sequencing, scheduling, and equipment use for cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Mine planning

Analytical thinking

Spatial reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Mine Planning Engineer to join their team in Kimberley . This role is critical for developing and optimizing short-term and long-term mine production plans, ensuring efficient resource utilization and maximum economic recovery. You will collaborate closely with geological, operational, and technical teams to translate resource models into practical, executable mining plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in mine planning software and a thorough understanding of mining methods relevant to the Northern Cape region, contributing to the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term (weekly/monthly) and long-term (annual/life-of-mine) mine production plans.
• Design open pit or underground mine layouts, including access routes, stopes, and production areas.
• Conduct geotechnical reviews and integrate recommendations into mine plans.
• Perform mineability studies and feasibility analyses for new projects or extensions.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure plans are practical and efficiently executed.
• Optimize mine sequencing, scheduling, and equipment utilization for cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, or similar.
• Strong understanding of various mining methods (open pit and/or underground).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Kimberley .
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A stimulating work environment with exposure to diverse mining projects.