Mine Planning Engineer - Open Pit

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health & retirement

Growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Strategic role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for open-pit operations near Paarl in the Western Cape. You will design mine layouts, schedule production, and optimize sequences to meet targets safely and efficiently within a dynamic mining team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering, at least 6 years of open-pit planning and design experience, and proficiency with Vulcan or Deswik. Strong economics, modeling, and geostatistics knowledge, plus excellent analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in open-pit mine planning and design.
• Proficiency in Vulcan, Deswik or similar planning software.
• Solid understanding of mine economics, resource modeling, and geostatistics.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term, medium-term, and short-term mine plans for open-pit operations.
• Optimize mine designs, including pit outlines, haul roads, and production sequencing, considering economic factors.
• Generate schedules for drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling activities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas or project expansions.
• Collaborate closely with geological, survey, and operational teams to ensure plan alignment and feasibility.
• Monitor actual production against planned targets and implement adjustments as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic force in the mining industry , is seeking a talented Mine Planning Engineer to focus on open-pit operations near Paarl, Western Cape . This role is critical for the strategic development and execution of mine plans, ensuring optimal resource utilization and economic viability. You will be responsible for designing mine layouts, scheduling production, and optimizing mining sequences to meet production targets safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled planner to shape the future of mining operations in a region known for its diverse mineral resources, working within a company that values strategic foresight and operational excellence in open-pit mining .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term, medium-term, and short-term mine plans for open-pit operations .
• Optimize mine designs, including pit outlines, haul roads, and production sequencing, considering economic factors.
• Generate schedules for drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling activities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas or project expansions.
• Collaborate closely with geological, survey, and operational teams to ensure plan alignment and feasibility.
• Monitor actual production against planned targets and implement adjustments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in open-pit mine planning and design.
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Vulcan, Deswik, or similar packages.
• Solid understanding of mine economics, resource modeling, and geostatistical principles.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in mine planning.
• Relocation assistance available for successful candidates.
• A role influencing strategic decisions in a key mining operation in the Western Cape .