Mine Planning Specialist

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Specialist to join our client’s team near Mahikeng in the North West province.

You will develop, optimize, and implement short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans using Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, and Whittle, and you will sequence activities to maximize resources and reduce costs.

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering with at least six years of planning experience is required, plus strong analytical, communication, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in mine planning and scheduling.
• Expertise in Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and Whittle.
• Solid understanding of mining methods, equipment capabilities, and constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and implement short, medium, and long-term mine plans using advanced planning software.
• Perform detailed scheduling and sequencing of mining activities to maximize resource utilization and minimize costs.
• Conduct economic analyses and sensitivity studies on various mine planning scenarios.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, engineers, and operations personnel to ensure plan integration and feasibility.
• Identify and evaluate risks and opportunities related to mine planning and production.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, visualizations, and presentations of mine plans for management review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Whittle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly proficient Mine Planning Specialist to join their team supporting operations near Mahikeng . This role focuses on advanced mine planning, optimization, and scheduling, utilizing sophisticated software tools to maximize resource recovery and operational efficiency. You will play a key part in translating geological models and operational constraints into actionable mine plans, contributing to the long‑term strategic vision of the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an expert planner to make a substantial impact within a dynamic mining organization in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and implement short, medium, and long-term mine plans using advanced planning software.
• Perform detailed scheduling and sequencing of mining activities to maximize resource utilization and minimize costs.
• Conduct economic analyses and sensitivity studies on various mine planning scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, surveyors, engineers, and operations personnel to ensure plan integration and feasibility.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and opportunities related to mine planning and production.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, visualizations, and presentations of mine plans for management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in mine planning and scheduling, with a strong emphasis on technical proficiency.
• Expertise in industry-standard mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, Whittle).
• Solid understanding of mining methods, equipment capabilities, and operational constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance‑based bonuses and potential for profit sharing.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• Work on significant mining projects in a developing region.
• Supportive team environment focused on technical innovation.