Mine Planning Engineer - Long Term Strategy

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to major strategic projects

Collaborative team environment

Sustainable development focus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Mine Planning Engineer to drive the long‑term development and optimization of mining operations in Stellenbosch. You will craft robust life‑of‑mine plans, balancing economic viability with safety and environmental considerations, while collaborating across departments using advanced planning tools.

The role emphasizes long‑term strategic planning, strong mining economics knowledge, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in mine planning, with a focus on long‑term strategy.
• Strong understanding of mine economics, planning constraints, and risk.
• Proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain life‑of‑mine plans incorporating geology, targets and economics.
• Design and sequence pits, haul routes and waste management.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for scenarios.
• Collaborate with geology and operations to align plans with conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve mining methods and resource use.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on long‑term mine strategy.

Skills

Mine planning

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic Mine Planning Engineer to focus on the long‑term development and optimization of their mining operations. This role is essential for ensuring the sustainable extraction of resources by creating robust, forward‑looking mine plans that balance economic viability with safety and environmental considerations. You will play a key part in shaping the future of the mine, working with advanced planning tools and collaborating across departments to achieve strategic objectives. This position is ideal for an engineer with a passion for strategic planning and a deep understanding of mining economics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the mine's life‑of‑mine plan, incorporating geological data, production targets, and economic factors.
• Conduct strategic mine design and sequencing, including pit design, haul road planning, and waste management.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for various mining scenarios.
• Liaise with the geological and operational teams to ensure alignment between plans and actual conditions.
• Identify opportunities for optimizing mining methods and improving resource utilization.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders regarding long‑term mine strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in mine planning, with a strong emphasis on long‑term strategic planning.
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.
• Solid understanding of geological modeling, mine economics, and operational constraints.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision‑making.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to major strategic projects within the mining sector.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribution to the sustainable development of mining resources.