Mine Planning Administrator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Mine Planning Administrator to support the planning department near East London. You will manage documentation, schedule meetings, and assist mining engineers and planners with reports and presentations.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and proactive communication within the planning function. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in an administrative role (ideally in mining/heavy industry), be proficient in Microsoft Office, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of administrative or secretarial experience, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the mine planning and engineering teams.
• Manage and organize mine planning documentation, including reports, plans, and schedules.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and take minutes as required.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, spreadsheets, and other planning-related documents.
• Maintain databases and filing systems for planning data and project information.
• Facilitate communication between the planning department and other operational departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Administrative qualification (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and organized Mine Planning Administrator to support their planning department near East London . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the planning function by managing documentation, scheduling meetings, and providing administrative support to the mining engineers and planners. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, coordinating information flow, and assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and proficient in office administration, playing a key support role in the efficient functioning of mining operations in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the mine planning and engineering teams.
• Manage and organize mine planning documentation, including reports, plans, and schedules.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and take minutes as required.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, spreadsheets, and other planning-related documents.
• Maintain databases and filing systems for planning data and project information.
• Facilitate communication between the planning department and other operational departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further administrative qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative or secretarial role, preferably within the mining or heavy industry sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to the mining industry.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance in East London .
• A supportive team environment where administrative contributions are valued.