Mine Planning Manager: Lead Strategy & Operations

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career development

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Mine Planning Manager to lead all mine planning activities for operations near Vereeniging in Gauteng. You will develop long- and short-term plans, optimize resources, and ensure alignment with regulations.

Lead a team of planning engineers and geologists, drive safety and cost efficiency, and collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering to deliver feasible plans. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of mine planning experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Proven expertise in mine planning software (Deswik, Mine2-4D, Whittle) and geological modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic mine plans to optimize resources and production.
• Oversee short-term operational plans ensuring practicality and achievability.
• Lead and mentor the mine planning team to maintain accuracy and innovation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic assessments, and sensitivity analyses for development projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering to integrate plans and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Mine planning

Team management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Mining methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Mine2-4D

Whittle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Mine Planning Manager to lead all mine planning activities for operations near Vereeniging in Gauteng. You will develop long- and short-term plans, optimize resources, and ensure alignment with regulations.

Lead a team of planning engineers and geologists, drive safety and cost efficiency, and collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering to deliver feasible plans. Relocation assistance available.