Hybrid Mine Planning Leader – Strategy & Impact

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mine Planning Manager in Vereeniging, Gauteng to lead planning for open-pit and underground mining. You will drive multi-year optimization, coordinate engineers, geologists and surveyors, and ensure plans meet safety, regulatory and economic targets.

Applicants should have a Mining Engineering degree, 10+ years in planning with leadership, and strong knowledge of Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight and Surpac. Hybrid role with strategic and field responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is highly desirable.
• 10+ years in mine planning and design with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans for open-pit and underground operations.
• Lead and mentor a team of mine planning engineers, geologists, and surveyors.
• Ensure mine plans are technically sound, economically viable, and compliant with safety and environmental regulations.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, Surpac to optimize designs and sequencing.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk assessments for new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineSight

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mine Planning Manager in Vereeniging, Gauteng to lead planning for open-pit and underground mining. You will drive multi-year optimization, coordinate engineers, geologists and surveyors, and ensure plans meet safety, regulatory and economic targets.

Applicants should have a Mining Engineering degree, 10+ years in planning with leadership, and strong knowledge of Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight and Surpac. Hybrid role with strategic and field responsibilities.