Junior Mine Planning Engineer — Training & Growth

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid system

Provident fund

Structured training program

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Mine Planning Engineer to support mining operations in the Mahikeng area. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in mine design, scheduling, and production planning under guidance of senior engineers.

You will help develop short- and long-term mine plans, analyze data, and contribute to safe, efficient operations. A BEng or BSc in Mining Engineering and a willingness to learn are essential; internships or projects are welcome.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; internships or relevant projects welcomed.
• Familiarity with mine planning concepts and software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and updating of short-term and long-term mine plans.
• Prepare production schedules and optimize resource allocation.
• Conduct basic geological and operational data analysis.
• Support creation of mine design layouts and sequences.
• Assist with volumetric calculations and reporting.
• Help monitor and track mine production against planned targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BEng in Mining Engineering

BSc in Mining Engineering

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Mine Planning Engineer to support mining operations in the Mahikeng area. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in mine design, scheduling, and production planning under guidance of senior engineers.

You will help develop short- and long-term mine plans, analyze data, and contribute to safe, efficient operations. A BEng or BSc in Mining Engineering and a willingness to learn are essential; internships or projects are welcome.