Lead Mining Engineer - Hybrid (Open-Pit & Underground)

Placements24; George; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary bonus potential

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Lead Mining Engineer to oversee open-pit and underground mine planning in George, Western Cape. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop safe and economical mining plans, and drive project delivery from concept through execution.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence for critical decisions, with remote analysis and planning supported by state-of-the-art software and close collaboration with processing, maintenance, and finance teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in mine planning, operations and project management.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac.
• Experience with open-pit and underground mining methods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites; Pr.Eng is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute comprehensive mine plans and production schedules.
• Supervise and mentor mining engineers, geologists, and technicians.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations.
• Optimize methods to improve safety, productivity, and costs.
• Oversee selection and application of mining equipment and tech.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regs.
• Collaborate with processing, maintenance and finance teams.
• Manage mine infrastructure development and maintenance.
• Investigate and implement new mining techniques.
• Prepare detailed reports on performance and finances.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Mine planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration desirable

Herramientas

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Lead Mining Engineer to oversee open-pit and underground mine planning in George, Western Cape. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop safe and economical mining plans, and drive project delivery from concept through execution.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence for critical decisions, with remote analysis and planning supported by state-of-the-art software and close collaboration with processing, maintenance, and finance teams.