Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Career development and training

Exposure to diverse mining projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal operations. You will develop short- and long-term mine plans from a remote setting, using Deswik, Vulcan, and related tools to optimize layouts and schedules.

Strong analytical skills and geological knowledge are essential to translate plans into actionable directives. The role emphasizes Flexibility, collaboration with distributed teams, and growth opportunities in mining planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years in mine planning (open-pit/underground).
• Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, or similar.
• Strong geological understanding and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update short, medium, and long-term mine plans using industry-standard software.
• Design mine layouts, pit slopes, haul roads, and waste dumps for safety and efficiency.
• Optimize production schedules to meet ore, waste, and grade targets.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed projects.
• Collaborate with survey, geology, and operations teams to integrate data.
• Monitor plan execution and revise plans based on feedback and changes.

Skills

Mine planning software

Analytical skills

Independent work

Distributed teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to their operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role focuses on the strategic development of short and long-term mine plans, ensuring optimal resource utilization and safe operational execution. Working primarily remotely, you will leverage advanced mine planning software to design mine layouts, schedule production, and optimize extraction sequences. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of geological data, and the ability to translate plans into actionable operational directives. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of mining operations from a flexible, remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update short, medium, and long-term mine plans using industry-standard software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Mine2-4D).
• Design mine layouts, including pit slopes, haul roads, and waste dumps, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Optimize production schedules to meet targets for ore, waste, and grade.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed mining projects.
• Collaborate with survey, geology, and operations teams to integrate data and ensure plan feasibility.
• Monitor mine plan execution and revise plans as necessary based on operational feedback and geological changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in mine planning, with a focus on open-pit or underground operations.
• Proficiency in mine planning and design software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or similar.
• Strong understanding of geological principles and their application to mine planning.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a distributed team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Contribution towards professional development and training.
• Exposure to diverse mining projects and innovative planning techniques.
• A collaborative team environment that values technical expertise.