Mine Planning Engineer - Hybrid, Strategic Operations

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Training & development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for our client in George, Western Cape. You will develop detailed short- and long-term mine plans, conduct feasibility studies, and optimize production schedules using Deswik, Vulcan, or MineScape.

The role requires a Mining Engineering degree, 5+ years in mine planning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with geology, survey, and operations teams. A hybrid work model applies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years in mine planning and design, open-pit or underground mining preferred.
• Proficiency in mine planning and modeling software.
• Understanding of mining methods, geology, and geotechnical principles.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize detailed mine plans, including production schedules and resource allocation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses for mining projects and expansions.
• Use Deswik, Vulcan, MineScape to create 3D mine designs and simulations.
• Collaborate with geology, survey, and production teams to ensure plans are sound.
• Monitor performance against targets and identify improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and regulators.
• Contribute to process improvements in mine planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operations standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Financial modeling

Regulatory compliance

Geotechnical understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineScape

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for our client in George, Western Cape. You will develop detailed short- and long-term mine plans, conduct feasibility studies, and optimize production schedules using Deswik, Vulcan, or MineScape.

The role requires a Mining Engineering degree, 5+ years in mine planning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with geology, survey, and operations teams. A hybrid work model applies.