Mine Planning Engineer - Open Pit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Housing support

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a strategic Mine Planning Engineer to lead the planning and scheduling of open-pit operations. You will develop integrated mine plans, optimize resource use, and collaborate across departments to meet production targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with at least 6 years in mine planning, proficiency in Surpac, Minesight, or Deswik, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design for open-pit operations.
• Proficient in Surpac, Minesight or Deswik.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term open-pit mine plans and schedules.
• Perform pit design work including shell optimization, haul roads, and dump planning.
• Integrate geological block modeling and resource estimates into plans.
• Analyze data to identify cost, productivity, and safety improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management on plan performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and mining legislation.

Skills

Mining planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Surpac

Minesight

Deswik

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Mine Planning Engineer to lead the planning and scheduling of their open-pit mining operations in Vereeniging . This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective extraction of resources, aligning with the company's long-term strategic objectives. You will be responsible for developing integrated mine plans, optimizing resource utilization, and collaborating with various departments to achieve production targets. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to shape the future of a key mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term open-pit mine plans , including mine sequencing, production scheduling, and equipment utilization.
• Conduct mine design work, including pit shell optimization, haul road design, and dump planning.
• Perform geological block modeling and resource estimation integration into mine plans.
• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and enhanced safety.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations, and presentations for management and stakeholders regarding mine plans and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and mining legislation .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design, with a strong focus on open-pit operations .
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Surpac, Minesight, or Deswik.
• Solid understanding of mine surveying, geology, and ore body modeling .
• Experience with optimizing pit designs and production schedules for economic benefit.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance.
• Relocation assistance and potential for housing support.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• A dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and safety.