Mine Planning Administrator - Production Support

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Administrator for a mining company based in Mahikeng, North West. You will provide administrative and technical support to the mine planning department, handling data entry, reporting, scheduling, and documentation to keep planning operations running smoothly.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with mining terminology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in an administrative or planning support role, ideally in mining.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with mine planning software (Surpac, Vulcan, Deswik) is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with mining terminology and processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist mine planners in developing and updating short-term and long-term mine plans.
• Manage planning databases and documentation.
• Prepare and format reports, presentations, and outputs from planning software.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings for the planning team.
• Track progress against production plans and assist variance reporting.
• Maintain drawing registers and controlled documentation up-to-date.
• Process geological and survey data inputs for planning.
• Provide administrative support to the mine planning department.
• Assist with the procurement of planning-related materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with company administrative and documentation standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in Administration/Business Management

Tools

Surpac

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic mining organization, is seeking a motivated Mine Planning Administrator to provide essential administrative and technical support to their mine planning department in **Mahikeng, North West**. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the planning function by managing data, schedules, and documentation. You will be responsible for assisting mine planners with data entry, report generation, scheduling updates, and maintaining planning records. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in relevant software, and a keen eye for detail, with an understanding of the mining environment in **Mahikeng**. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in mine planning and operations support. You will work closely with a team of experienced mine planners and engineers, contributing to the strategic planning and execution of mining activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist mine planners in developing and updating short-term and long-term mine plans.
• Manage and maintain mine planning databases and documentation.
• Prepare and format reports, presentations, and graphical outputs from planning software.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings for the mine planning team.
• Track progress against production plans and assist in variance reporting.
• Maintain drawing registers and ensure controlled documentation is up-to-date.
• Process and organize geological and survey data inputs for planning.
• Provide administrative support to the mine planning department.
• Assist with the procurement of planning-related materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with company administrative and documentation standards.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Tertiary qualification in Administration, Business Management, or a related field is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative or planning support role, preferably within the mining or resources sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, Deswik) for data entry and basic reporting is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with general mining terminology and processes.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, medical aid contribution, and a provident fund. This hybrid role in **Mahikeng** provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience in mine planning and operations within a growing mining company. Employees benefit from professional development support and exposure to various aspects of mine planning. The company promotes a collaborative work environment and values employee contributions.