Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Lenasia; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our operations in Soweto. You will develop short-, medium-, and long-term production plans that optimize resource extraction while ensuring safety and compliance. Work with geological data, survey information, and constraints to craft efficient mine layouts and schedules.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and practical experience in mine design software, contributing to responsible mining activities in the Soweto region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of mine planning and design experience.
• Proficiency in DESWIK, Vulcan, Surpac or MinePlan software.
• Strong knowledge of mine economics and geotechnical principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans considering geological and economic factors.
• Design mine layouts including pit shapes, access routes, and sequencing for open-pit or underground.
• Perform reserve estimation, planning calculations, and production reconciliation.
• Collaborate with geology, survey, and operations teams to ensure feasible plans.
• Monitor plan execution and adjust for changing conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

MinePlan

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a forward-thinking Mine Planning Engineer to join their operations in Soweto. This role is integral to developing short, medium, and long-term production plans that maximize resource extraction while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and economic viability. You will work with geological data, survey information, and operational constraints to design optimized mine layouts and schedules. The successful candidate possesses strong analytical and technical skills, coupled with practical experience in mine design and planning software, contributing to responsible and efficient mining activities in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update short, medium, and long-term mine plans, considering geological, technical, and economic factors.
• Design mine layouts, including pit shapes, access routes, and production sequencing for open-pit or underground operations.
• Perform mine design calculations, including reserve estimation and production reconciliation.
• Collaborate closely with geology, survey, and operations teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Monitor plan execution and make necessary adjustments based on operational performance and changing conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning and design, with exposure to different mining methods.
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, MinePlan).
• Strong understanding of mine economics, resource estimation, and geotechnical principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective planning in the Soweto area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
• Engage in strategic planning for significant mining projects.