Mine Planning Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus structure

Medical aid and pension fund

International travel opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Mine Planning Manager to lead the planning division for a major Free State operation near Welkom. You will craft long-term and short-term mine plans and align resource models with production targets.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering, 10+ years in mine planning (3+ in management), and strong leadership, analytics, and stakeholder skills. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mine planning, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience integrating resource models into mine plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term (5-10 year) and short-term (1-3 year) mine plans.
• Oversee generation of detailed mine designs, schedules, and production forecasts.
• Collaborate with geological teams to integrate resource models into mine plans.
• Ensure mine plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage a team of mine planners and engineers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Continuously review and optimize plans to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Studio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and experienced Mine Planning Manager to lead the planning division for their operations near Welkom . This senior role involves the development and oversight of long-term and short-term mine plans, ensuring optimal resource utilization, production targets, and economic viability. You will work closely with geological, engineering, and operational teams to translate resource models into actionable production schedules, contributing significantly to the success of one of the Free State's key mining ventures. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of mine planning principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive long-term (5-10 year) and short-term (1-3 year) mine plans.
• Oversee the generation of detailed mine designs, schedules, and production forecasts.
• Collaborate with geological teams to integrate resource models into mine plans.
• Ensure mine plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage a team of mine planners and engineers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Continuously review and optimize plans to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mine planning, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Extensive experience with mine planning software packages (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Studio).
• Strong understanding of mining methods, economics, and geological principles.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Strategic role with significant impact on a major mining operation in the Free State .