Junior Mine Planner

Gold One Group Limited; Springs; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining firm is looking for a Junior Mine Planner to assist in developing and maintaining mine production plans. The candidate should possess a diploma in Mining Engineering, 2-3 years of experience, and proficiency in mine planning software such as MineRP CAD and Microstation. The role includes responsibilities such as conducting mine design work, supporting production activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. South African citizenship and a driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Matric certificate with math and science.
• Requires a Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in mine planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of mine production plans.
• Develop short-term mine schedules and layouts.
• Conduct basic mine design work using approved software.
• Support drill-and-blast design and production execution activities.
• Monitor compliance to mine plans and provide recommendations.

Skills

Matric certificate (with math and science)

Diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification

2–3 years’ experience in mine planning (graduate/junior level)

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

Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel)

Proficient in English and any of the 11 official languages

South African driver's license

Clear Criminal Record

Medically fit for work in a mining environment

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma in Mining Engineering

Tools

MineRP CAD

Microstation

Job description

JUNIOR MINE PLANNER (Grading C2)

Qualifications

• 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.”