Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Benefits package

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Eastern Cape projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for a client near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on strategic design and optimization of mining plans to maximize resource recovery and ensure safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with 6+ years' planning experience and proficiency in Vulcan, Surpac, or Deswik, to develop short- and long-term plans and present recommendations to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in mine planning and design (open-pit or underground).
• Proficiency in Vulcan, Surpac, Deswik or equivalent software.
• Strong knowledge of geological modeling, reserve estimation, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication of technical information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine plans.
• Create detailed mine layouts including haul roads and ramps.
• Perform reserve calculations and validate resource models.
• Collaborate with operations and geotechnical teams for practical plans.
• Use planning software to simulate scenarios and assess costs.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Vulcan

Surpac

Deswik

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to their operations near Port Elizabeth . This role focuses on the strategic design and optimization of mining plans to maximize resource recovery and ensure operational efficiency and safety. You will work with geological data, mine design software, and production teams to develop short-term and long-term mine plans. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical abilities, proficiency in mine planning software, and a solid understanding of mining engineering principles. This is a key technical role within a growing mining company, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and contribution in the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine plans, considering geological, technical, and economic factors.
• Create detailed designs for mine layouts, including haul roads, ramps, and production areas.
• Perform reserve calculations and resource modeling validation.
• Collaborate with operations and geotechnical teams to ensure plans are practical and safe to implement.
• Utilize mine planning software to simulate different scenarios and assess their impact on production and costs.
• Prepare reports and presentations detailing mine plans and recommendations for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design, with a focus on open-pit or underground operations .
• Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning software such as Vulcan, Surpac, Deswik, or similar.
• Strong understanding of geological modeling, reserve estimation, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to various stakeholders in Port Elizabeth .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• Potential for flexible working arrangements.
• Be part of a growing team contributing to significant mining projects in the Eastern Cape .