Mine Planning Engineer - Open Pit Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Accommodation/travel allowance

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to the strategic and operational planning of open-pit mining operations in Benoni, Gauteng. You will translate geological models into practical mine plans and work with survey, geology, and operations teams to maximize value while maintaining safe, sustainable practices.

The role focuses on optimizing designs, production schedules and resource utilization, with opportunities to influence mine development within a major

Qualifications

• Requires a BEng or BSc in Mining Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in open-pit mine planning and operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Vulcan, Deswik, or MinePlan.
• Solid understanding of open-pit mining methods, equipment, and constraints.
• Ability to perform mine economic analyses and sensitivity studies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans for open-pit operations.
• Utilize mine planning software to design pits, haul roads, and waste dumps.
• Optimize mine sequences and production schedules to meet targets for volume, grade, and cost.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas or modifications.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to ensure effective implementation of mine plans.
• Perform reconciliations between planned and actual mining performance.

Skills

Mine planning

Communication skills

Economic analysis

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

BEng/BSc Mining Engineering

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

MinePlan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to the strategic and operational planning of their open-pit mining operations in Benoni . This role is essential for optimizing mine designs, production schedules, and resource utilization to maximize economic value while ensuring safe and sustainable mining practices. You will work closely with survey, geology, and operations teams to translate geological models into practical, implementable mine plans. This position provides an excellent opportunity to influence mine development and production strategies within a key mining region of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans for open-pit operations.
• Utilize mine planning software to design pits, haul roads, and waste dumps.
• Optimize mine sequences and production schedules to meet targets for volume, grade, and cost.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas or modifications.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to ensure effective implementation of mine plans.
• Perform reconciliations between planned and actual mining performance.

Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in open-pit mine planning and operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software packages such as Vulcan, Deswik, or MinePlan.
• Solid understanding of open-pit mining methods, equipment, and operational constraints.
• Ability to perform mine economic analyses and sensitivity studies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund membership.
• On-site accommodation or travel allowance options.
• Support for professional development and continuing education.
• A dynamic work environment within a major mining group.