Mine Planning Engineer - Open Pit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Stimulating environment

Safety focus

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize open pit mine plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons. You will translate geological models into practical, safe sequences that maximize profitability and resource recovery.

You will collaborate with geologists and operations, applying software tools to design pits, sequence scheduling, and economic evaluations while ensuring plans are technically feasible and compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of open pit mine planning and design experience.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or similar software.
• Solid understanding of open pit mining methods, equipment, and operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills.
• Effective communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short, medium, and long-term open pit mine plans using specialized software.
• Conduct pit design, sequencing, and scheduling to maximize resource recovery and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with geologists to integrate resource models into mine plans and optimize grade control.
• Work with operations to ensure plans are practical, safe, and achievable, considering equipment capabilities and constraints.
• Perform economic evaluations of mine plans and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and graphical outputs for mine planning reviews and decision-making.
• Monitor plan execution and update plans based on geological and operational feedback.

Skills

Open pit mining

Analytical thinking

Spatial reasoning

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Mine Planning Engineer specializing in open pit operations to join their team in the Randburg area. This role is essential for developing and optimizing short, medium, and long-term mine plans to ensure efficient resource extraction and maximize profitability. You will work closely with geological and operational teams to translate resource models into practical, safe, and economically viable mining sequences. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence strategic planning in a dynamic mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short, medium, and long-term open pit mine plans using specialized software.
• Conduct pit design, sequencing, and scheduling to maximize resource recovery and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with geologists to integrate resource models into mine plans and optimize grade control.
• Work with operations to ensure plans are practical, safe, and achievable, considering equipment capabilities and constraints.
• Perform economic evaluations of mine plans and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and graphical outputs for mine planning reviews and decision-making.
• Monitor plan execution and update plans based on geological and operational feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in open pit mine planning and design.
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, or similar.
• Strong understanding of open pit mining methods, equipment, and operational principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical information clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in mine planning techniques.
• A stimulating work environment with exposure to diverse mining projects.
• Focus on safety, innovation, and career growth within the mining industry.