Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing/relocation

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Mine Planning Engineer for our client near Richards Bay to develop long- and short-term mine plans, optimize production, and ensure safety and environmental standards.

You will work with survey, geology, and operations teams, using Deswik, Vulcan or XACT to design pit layouts, schedules, and reconciliation reports, driving efficiency and value across open-pit operations in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a challenging operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term mine production plans using mine planning software.
• Collaborate with geological teams to integrate resource models into mine plans and optimize resource utilization.
• Design mine layouts including pit slopes, haul roads, and waste dumps with geotechnical feasibility.
• Prepare production forecasts, schedules, and reconciliation reports.
• Identify opportunities for improving mine efficiency, cost reduction, and safety performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and scenario analysis for mine development projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

XACT

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Mine Planning Engineer to join their operations near Richards Bay . This role is central to developing and optimizing long-term and short-term mine plans that ensure efficient extraction of resources while adhering to safety and environmental standards. You will utilize advanced mine planning software to design pit layouts, schedules, and production targets. The successful candidate will work closely with survey, geology, and operations teams to translate geological models into actionable mine plans. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the productivity and sustainability of a significant mining operation in KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term mine production plans using mine planning software.
• Collaborate with geological teams to integrate resource models into mine plans and optimize resource utilization.
• Design mine layouts, including pit slopes, haul roads, and waste dumps, ensuring geotechnical and operational feasibility.
• Prepare production forecasts, schedules, and reconciliation reports.
• Identify opportunities for improving mine efficiency, cost reduction, and safety performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and scenario analysis for mine development projects.

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 operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or XACT.
• Strong understanding of open-pit mining methods, economics, and operational constraints.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a challenging operational environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Potential for housing or relocation assistance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse mining projects and technologies.