Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual bonus opportunities

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health and retirement

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine plans, ensuring safe, efficient and economically viable extraction while coordinating with site teams.

This hybrid role blends on-site engagement with remote analytical work, requires proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan or MinePlan, and offers competitive benefits and clear career progression within a leading mining operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning and operations, preferably in open-pit mining.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or MinePlan.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment, and operational constraints.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret geological and survey data.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term mine production plans using specialized software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects and expansions.
• Optimize mine layouts, production sequencing, and equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in mine planning.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering departments to align plans with site capabilities.
• Monitor production performance against plans and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MinePlan

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to their operations in the George region. This role is crucial for developing and optimizing short-term and long-term mine plans that ensure safe, efficient, and economically viable extraction of resources. You will work closely with site-based teams and management, blending on-site presence with remote analytical work to achieve operational goals. This hybrid position allows for flexibility while maintaining essential site engagement, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within a challenging yet rewarding mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term mine production plans using specialized software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects and expansions.
• Optimize mine layouts, production sequencing, and equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in mine planning.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering departments to align plans with site capabilities.
• Monitor production performance against plans and implement corrective actions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning and operations, preferably in open-pit mining .
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or MinePlan.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment, and operational constraints.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret geological and survey data.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and annual bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between remote flexibility and on-site collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a reputable mining organization.
• Training and professional development support.