Mine Planner

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art software access

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto invites a seasoned Mine Planner to develop and optimize life-of-mine, medium-term, and short-term production schedules for Soweto-area operations. You will model layouts, assess resource utilization, and ensure plans align with safety and operational constraints.

Collaborating with geologists and engineers, you will monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and leverage Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment capabilities, and production constraints.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated mine plans covering life-of-mine, medium-term, and short-term production schedules.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software to model mine layouts, optimize resource utilization, and schedule activities.
• Collaborate with geologists to interpret geological models and incorporate them into mine plans.
• Work with engineers to ensure plans are technically feasible and comply with safety standards.
• Monitor production progress against plans and make necessary adjustments to optimize performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a skilled Mine Planner to develop and optimize long-term and short-term mine plans for their operations in the Soweto vicinity. This role is essential for guiding the efficient and safe extraction of resources, ensuring production targets are met while adhering to geological constraints and operational efficiencies. You will work closely with geological, engineering, and operational teams to create integrated mine plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integrated mine plans covering life-of-mine, medium-term, and short-term production schedules.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software to model mine layouts, optimize resource utilization, and schedule activities.
• Collaborate with geologists to interpret geological models and incorporate them into mine plans.
• Work with engineers to ensure plans are technically feasible and comply with safety standards.
• Monitor production progress against plans and make necessary adjustments to optimize performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design, preferably in open-pit or underground operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment capabilities, and production constraints.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence mine planning in a key operational area near Soweto.
• Access to state-of-the-art mine planning software and technologies.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative environment focused on strategic planning and operational success.