Mine Planning Engineer - Long Term

Placements24; Paarl; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual bonus

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in partnership with a leading mining company near Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer. This on-site role focuses on long-term strategic planning, developing and optimizing mine plans to ensure safe, efficient extraction over the life of the mine.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years' experience in mine planning, strong design and scheduling expertise for open-pit/underground operations, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac. ECSA Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mine planning experience with a focus on long-term strategy.
• Proven open-pit/underground design and scheduling expertise.

Responsabilités

• Develop long-term mine plans (5–20 years) for open-pit/underground operations.
• Optimize designs, production schedules, and fleet requirements for profitability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new areas.
• Collaborate with geology, operations and engineering teams for plan integration.
• Perform reserve/resource modeling and reporting.
• Use Deswik/Vulcan/Surpac for design and scheduling.
• Identify risks and opportunities in long-term plans.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and support the team.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Outils

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading mining company with operations in the Western Cape, is looking for a highly competent Mine Planning Engineer to focus on long-term strategic planning for their operations near Paarl, Western Cape . This pivotal role will involve developing and optimizing mine plans that ensure the safe, efficient, and economic extraction of mineral resources over the life of the mine. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of mine design principles, and proficiency in advanced mine planning software. This is an on-site position, requiring dedication to the operational environment and collaboration with site-based teams. We are committed to sustainable mining practices and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update long-term mine plans (5-20 year horizon) for open-pit and/or underground operations.
• Optimize mine designs, production schedules, and fleet requirements to maximize resource utilization and profitability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas or expansions.
• Liaise with geological, operational, and engineering departments to ensure integration of all aspects of mine planning.
• Perform reserve and resource modeling, including volumetric calculations and resource reporting.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) for design and scheduling.
• Identify and assess potential risks and opportunities related to long-term mine plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and support the development of the planning team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mine planning, with a strong emphasis on long-term strategic planning.
• Proven expertise in open-pit and/or underground mine design and scheduling.
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Solid understanding of geological modeling, resource estimation, and reserve reporting.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in financial modeling and economic evaluation of mining projects is a significant advantage.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a significant mining operation near Paarl, Western Cape .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• A commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.