Mine Planning Engineer - Underground Operations

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to advanced mine planningTech

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mine Planning Engineer for underground mining operations near Klerksdorp in North West. You will design and optimize mine layouts, production schedules, and resource extraction plans to maximize safety and productivity.

You will collaborate with geology, surveying and operations teams, apply Deswik or Vulcan to build 3D models, and prepare layouts, schedules and feasibility studies. A degree in Mining Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning, preferably underground operations.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning software packages (Deswik, Vulcan).
• Solid understanding of mining methods, rock mechanics, and mine surveying principles.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to visualize complex spatial data.
• Effective communication and teamwork to coordinate with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term and long-term mine plans, including stope design, drill and blast patterns, and production sequencing.
• Utilize mine planning software to create and optimize 3D mine models.
• Conduct economic evaluations and feasibility studies for various mining scenarios.
• Collaborate with operational teams to monitor progress against plans and adjust as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies in all planning activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, including mine layouts, production reports, and resource estimates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Spatial visualization

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Mine Planning Engineer to join their established team focused on underground mining operations near Klerksdorp . This role is essential for designing and optimizing mine layouts, production schedules, and resource extraction plans to maximize efficiency and safety. You will work closely with mine operations, geological, and survey departments to ensure seamless execution of mining plans. Your contributions will directly impact the productivity and profitability of significant underground mining activities in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop short-term and long-term mine plans, including stope design, drill and blast patterns, and production sequencing.
• Utilize mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan) to create and optimize 3D mine models.
• Conduct economic evaluations and feasibility studies for various mining scenarios.
• Collaborate with operational teams to monitor progress against plans and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies in all planning activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, including mine layouts, production reports, and resource estimates.

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning, preferably with underground mining operations.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning software packages.
• Solid understanding of mining methods, rock mechanics, and mine surveying principles.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to visualize complex spatial data.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities to coordinate with various departments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding mining environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced mine planning technologies and techniques.
• A supportive team culture committed to operational excellence and safety.