Hybrid Mine Planner: Scheduling, Design & Optimization

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension

Professional development

Hybrid working model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mine Planner near Mahikeng to develop and optimize short- and long-term mine plans, ensuring safe operations and efficient resource extraction.

Responsibilities include creating detailed production schedules, optimizing layouts, and coordinating with engineers and geologists. The role supports a hybrid work model, balancing on-site planning with remote data analysis.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of mine planning and design experience.
• Proficiency with Deswik, MineSight, or Vulcan software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated mine plans and production schedules.
• Optimize mine designs and sequencing for efficient material movement.
• Conduct reserve modeling and grade control analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and operations teams to implement plans.
• Monitor plan execution and adjust for site conditions.
• Prepare reports on production performance and planning outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Hybrid work capability

Problem-solving

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

MineSight

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mine Planner near Mahikeng to develop and optimize short- and long-term mine plans, ensuring safe operations and efficient resource extraction.

Responsibilities include creating detailed production schedules, optimizing layouts, and coordinating with engineers and geologists. The role supports a hybrid work model, balancing on-site planning with remote data analysis.