Mine Planning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative environment

North West projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Planning Engineer for a strategic role based in Mahikeng. You will design and optimize mine layouts, production schedules, and resource utilization, collaborating with geology, survey, and operations to deliver safe, efficient mining plans.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, expertise in mine planning software, and a solid understanding of mining economics to drive productivity in a dynamic North West mining operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or similar.
• Strong understanding of geological modeling, surveying principles, and mining economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed short-term and long-term mine plans, including production schedules, stope designs, and pit outlines.
• Optimize mine layouts and extraction sequences to maximize ore recovery and minimize costs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new projects and mine expansions.
• Collaborate with geologists to interpret resource models and translate them into practical mining plans.
• Work with operations teams to ensure plans are implemented safely and efficiently.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate mine plans to stakeholders.

Skills

Geological modeling

Surveying principles

Mining economics

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and strategic Mine Planning Engineer to join their team in Mahikeng. This role is vital for designing and optimizing mine layouts, production schedules, and resource utilization to ensure efficient and safe extraction. You will work closely with geological, survey, and operations teams to develop short-term and long-term mine plans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical aptitude, expertise in mine planning software, and a deep understanding of mining methodologies, contributing to the sustained productivity and profitability of the operation in a dynamic mining region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed short-term and long-term mine plans, including production schedules, stope designs, and pit outlines.
• Optimize mine layouts and extraction sequences to maximize ore recovery and minimize costs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new projects and mine expansions.
• Collaborate with geologists to interpret resource models and translate them into practical mining plans.
• Work with operations teams to ensure plans are implemented safely and efficiently.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate mine plans to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning and design, preferably in open-pit or underground mining.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, or similar.
• Strong understanding of geological modeling, surveying principles, and mining economics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in mine planning technologies.
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Contribution to significant mining projects in the North West province.