Lead Surface Mining Engineer – Planning & Safety Innovator

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to oversee surface operations in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, leveraging advanced technology to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability in the mining division.

You will lead planning, optimize schedules, and mentor engineers and geologists while ensuring regulatory compliance. A PE registration and a strong track record in surface mining are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive surface mining experience and project management.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MineScape and Leapfrog.
• PR. Eng. registration with ECSA or eligibility.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mine planning and design for surface operations.
• Optimize extraction methods, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safety, environmental regulations, and standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of mining engineers, geologists, and staff.
• Utilize geotechnical analysis and modeling to assess risks and inform decisions.
• Prepare reports on production, costs, safety and environmental impact for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MineScape

Leapfrog

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to oversee surface operations in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, leveraging advanced technology to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability in the mining division.

You will lead planning, optimize schedules, and mentor engineers and geologists while ensuring regulatory compliance. A PE registration and a strong track record in surface mining are required.