Junior Mine Planner

Gold1; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in South Africa is seeking a Junior Mine Planner to assist with the development and maintenance of mine production plans. Candidates should have a diploma in Mining Engineering and 2-3 years of experience in mine planning. Responsibilities include conducting basic mine design work, supporting drill-and-blast design, and collaborating with various departments to ensure operational efficiency. Proficiency in mine planning software like MineRP CAD and Microstation is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in mine planning (graduate/junior level).
• Exposure to surface and/or underground mining operations is advantageous.
• South African driver's license and citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of mine production plans.
• Develop short-term mine schedules and layouts for operational execution.
• Conduct basic mine design work using approved software.

Skills

Matric certificate (with math and science)

Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD and Microstation)

Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel)

Proficient in English

Education

Diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification

Tools

MineRP CAD

Microstation

Job description

JUNIOR MINE PLANNER (Grading C2)

Job specification

• Matric certificate (with math and science)
• Diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification
• 2–3 years’ experience in mine planning (graduate/junior level)
• Exposure to surface and/or underground mining operations (advantageous)
• Basic understanding of mine planning principles and production processes
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD and Microstation)
• Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel)
• Proficient in English and any other of 11 official languages
• South African driver’s license
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically fit for work in a mining environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, updating, and maintenance of short-, medium-, and long-term mine production plans, including daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Develop short-term mine schedules, layouts, and sequencing to support safe and efficient operational execution.
• Conduct basic mine design work, including pits, stopes, panels, benches, haul roads, and development layouts using approved mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD, Microstation).
• Support drill-and-blast design, material movement planning, and production execution activities.
• Perform production data analysis to support forecasting, optimisation, reconciliation, and reporting against planned targets.
• Assist with geological interpretation, resource and reserve reporting, and reconciliation under the guidance of senior mine planners.
• Monitor compliance to mine plans and provide recommendations for improvement and corrective action.
• Compile planning reports, drawings, maps, and presentations for management and operational stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Survey, Geology, Production, and Engineering departments to ensure alignment between planning and execution.
• Ensure all mine planning activities are conducted in compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable codes of practice, environmental requirements, and internal mine standards.
• Execute all work in accordance with prescribed standards, specifications, and best-practice guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: "Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely."