Mine Planning Engineer - Hybrid Role with Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to join our client in Gauteng. The role blends office collaboration with remote work, focusing on developing and optimizing mine plans for safe and efficient extraction.

You will work with production teams, geologists, and surveyors to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, ensuring safety and environmental compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mine surveying, geology, and operational constraints.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams.
• Experience with production scheduling and optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans and schedules using industry-standard software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects and expansions.
• Optimize mine designs for efficient material movement, equipment utilization, and safety.
• Integrate geological models, survey data, and production data into mine planning processes.
• Monitor mine performance against plan and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and mine layouts for management and regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with operations personnel to ensure effective implementation of mine plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions within mining operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant mining regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Participate in mine closure planning and rehabilitation activities.

Skills

Mine planning

Scheduling

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to join our client in Gauteng. The role blends office collaboration with remote work, focusing on developing and optimizing mine plans for safe and efficient extraction.

You will work with production teams, geologists, and surveyors to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, ensuring safety and environmental compliance across projects.