Chief Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Presencial; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Executive compensation

Medical aid

Pension fund

Travel allowances

Professional development

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Mine Planning Engineer to lead long- and short-term planning for Centurion operations in Gauteng. You will oversee resource evaluation, reserve estimation, and design, guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, economical, and environmentally responsible mine plans.

The role requires deep expertise in open-pit and underground mining, strong leadership, and strategic thinking to shape major mining assets and drive efficiency and profitability.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Mining Engineering.
• 12+ years in mine planning and design with leadership experience.
• Open-pit and underground mining methods experience.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop long-term and short-term mine plans for Centurion, Gauteng operations.
• Oversee resource evaluation, reserve estimation, and mine design processes.
• Lead and mentor the mine planning engineering team to high performance.
• Ensure mine plans are technically sound, economically viable, safe and environmentally responsible.
• Collaborate with geological and operations teams to reconcile plans with models and constraints.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, and scenario planning for future projects.
• Champion advanced mine planning software and modeling techniques.
• Monitor mine performance against plans and implement corrective actions.
• Present mine plans and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mine planning

Team leadership

Formação

Master's degree in Mining Engineering

Ferramentas

Deswik

Vulcan

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, a world-renowned mining group, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Mine Planning Engineer to direct strategic mine planning initiatives for their operations in Centurion, Gauteng . This senior leadership position is responsible for the development and execution of long-term mine plans, ensuring optimal resource utilization, production efficiency, and economic viability. The incumbent will oversee a team of planning engineers, collaborate closely with various departments including operations, geology, and finance, and champion the adoption of advanced mine planning technologies. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of significant mining assets and drive strategic decision-making in a globally recognized organization. The role demands exceptional strategic thinking, technical expertise, and leadership acumen within the mining domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive long-term and short-term mine plans for operations in Centurion, Gauteng .
• Oversee the strategic resource evaluation, reserve estimation, and mine design processes.
• Lead and mentor the mine planning engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure mine plans are technically sound, economically viable, safe, and environmentally responsible.
• Collaborate with geological and operations teams to reconcile plans with geological models and operational constraints.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, and scenario planning for future mining projects.
• Champion the adoption and effective utilization of advanced mine planning software and modeling techniques.
• Monitor mine performance against plans and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Present mine plans and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Over 12 years of progressive experience in mine planning and design, with a substantial portion in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Extensive experience with both open-pit and underground mining methods.
• Expertise in mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or similar advanced platforms.
• Strong understanding of resource modeling, reserve estimation methodologies, and mine economics.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA or equivalent.

Benefits

• We offer an executive-level compensation package, including a highly attractive base salary, substantial annual bonus, and long-term incentive plans.
• Benefits include top-tier medical aid, a generous pension fund, executive travel allowances, and extensive professional development opportunities.
• This role provides the chance to influence major strategic decisions within a leading mining conglomerate, offering unparalleled career progression and impact.
• Join us in shaping the future of mining in South Africa and beyond, working in a collaborative and innovative environment.