Mine Planning Engineer - Resource Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Port Elizabeth location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to drive long-term resource development and strategic planning for our Port Elizabeth operations. You will develop detailed mine plans, optimize production schedules, and collaborate with geology and operations teams to maximize value in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, 6+ years in mine planning (open-pit preferred), and strong proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mine planning, preferably open-pit operations.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac.
• Strong understanding of geostatistics, geotechnical engineering, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine plans, including open-pit designs and production schedules.
• Conduct geotechnical assessments and feasibility studies to support mine development.
• Utilise mine planning software to model ore bodies, design pits, and plan infrastructure.
• Collaborate with geologists to define resource models and reconciliation processes.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for proposed mine plans.
• Ensure plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Mine Planning Engineer specializing in resource development for their operations in Port Elizabeth . This role is integral to long-term strategic planning, ensuring the efficient and sustainable extraction of mineral resources. You will be responsible for developing detailed mine plans, optimizing production schedules, and collaborating with geology and operations teams to maximize value. The position requires a forward-thinking engineer who can balance technical expertise with strategic vision, operating within a hybrid framework that supports both collaborative on-site work and focused remote analysis and modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine plans, including open-pit designs and production schedules.
• Conduct geotechnical assessments and feasibility studies to support mine development.
• Utilise mine planning software to model ore bodies, design pits, and plan infrastructure.
• Collaborate with geologists to define resource models and reconciliation processes.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for proposed mine plans.
• Ensure plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning, preferably in open-pit operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.
• Strong understanding of geostatistics, geotechnical engineering, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-driven bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities and attendance at industry conferences.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Located in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth .