Mine Planning Engineer - Open Pit

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Safety focus

Professional development

Kimberley project

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for our Kimberley team to develop and execute short-term and long-term open pit plans that optimize resource recovery while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with geology, surveying, and production to translate resource models into schedules, using Deswik, Vulcan, or MineSight to drive efficient operations in the Northern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in open pit mine planning and operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or MineSight.
• Solid understanding of open pit mining methods, equipment, and operational constraints.
• Experience with geotechnical considerations and environmental regulations in mining.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term (daily/weekly) and long-term (annual/life-of-mine) open pit mine plans.
• Optimize mine sequencing, pit limits, and production schedules to maximize resource recovery and economic value.
• Create haul road designs, blast patterns, and equipment utilization plans.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to ensure slope stability and mine safety.
• Monitor mine performance against plans and implement necessary adjustments.
• Prepare mine planning reports and visualizations for management review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Open pit planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineSight

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Mine Planning Engineer with expertise in open pit operations to join their team in Kimberley. This role is essential for developing and executing short-term and long-term mine plans that ensure safe, efficient, and economically viable extraction of resources. You will work closely with geological, survey, and production teams to translate resource models into actionable mining schedules. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in mine planning software, and a commitment to optimizing production while upholding the highest safety standards in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term (daily/weekly) and long-term (annual/life-of-mine) open pit mine plans.
• Optimize mine sequencing, pit limits, and production schedules to maximize resource recovery and economic value.
• Create haul road designs, blast patterns, and equipment utilization plans.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to ensure slope stability and mine safety.
• Monitor mine performance against plans and implement necessary adjustments.
• Prepare mine planning reports and visualizations for management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in open pit mine planning and operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or MineSight.
• Solid understanding of open pit mining methods, equipment, and operational constraints.
• Experience with geotechnical considerations and environmental regulations in mining.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the mining sector.
• Be part of a dynamic team focused on operational excellence in Kimberley.
• Exposure to diverse geological conditions and advanced planning techniques.
• Commitment to employee safety and professional development.