Mine Planning Engineer - Open Pit

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to open-pit operations near Rustenburg. You will develop and optimize short- and medium-term mine plans to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sound extraction.

The role requires translating long-term models into actionable operational plans within a competitive mining landscape. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and at least six years of open-pit planning experience, with proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of open-pit mine planning and operations experience.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Mine2-4D, Surpac, or Deswik.
• Strong understanding of open-pit mining methods, equipment capabilities and cost drivers.
• Excellent spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term (weekly/monthly) and medium-term (quarterly/annual) mine production plans.
• Optimize pit designs, access routes, and scheduling for open-pit operations.
• Analyze geological data with geologists to ensure accurate ore delineation.
• Perform feasibility studies and economic evaluations for extensions or new areas.
• Monitor performance against plans and implement adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations in mine planning.

Skills

Mine planning software

Mine2-4D

Surpac

Deswik

Open-pit mining

Spatial reasoning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine2-4D software

Surpac software

Deswik software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to their open-pit operations near Rustenburg . You will be responsible for developing and optimizing short-term and medium-term mine plans that ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sound extraction of resources. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, practical experience, and strategic thinking to maximize resource utilization and operational productivity. You will play a key role in translating long-term resource models into achievable operational plans within the competitive mining landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed short-term (weekly/monthly) and medium-term (quarterly/annual) mine production plans.
• Optimize pit designs, access routes, and scheduling for open-pit operations.
• Perform geological data analysis and work with geologists to ensure accurate ore delineation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed mine extensions or new areas.
• Monitor operational performance against plans and implement adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations in mine planning .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in open-pit mine planning and operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Mine2-4D , Surpac, or Deswik.
• Strong understanding of open-pit mining methods, equipment capabilities, and cost drivers.
• Excellent spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote analysis with on-site operational visits in the Rustenburg area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and on-site collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to advanced mining technologies.
• A commitment to safety and employee well-being within a leading mining company .