Mining Activity Engineer UG, D1, KNL092/26GS

SeritiZA; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Seriti is seeking a Mining Activity Engineer OC, D1 in Mpumalanga. The role reports to the Section Manager Planning and involves designing, planning and scheduling for major mining activities, with cross‑functional liaison to Survey, Geology, Environmental, Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Mining Engineering degree with MO Certificate or equivalent underground mining qualification, and have 6+ years of relevant experience, including possible Shiftboss or planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Engineering degree in Mining with MO Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Underground mining qualifications with recognition and prior learning considered.
• Minimum 6 years in mining with either Shiftboss or planning officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, detailed plans and short-term schedules for major mining activities.
• Compile weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reconciliations to support plan reporting.
• Provide information for weekly management plans and reports.
• Assist in weekly planning meetings and monthly planning presentations.
• Coordinate with other engineers for integrated mine plans and departments.
• Support annual budget and life-of-mine processes.

Skills

Mine planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Overtime willingness

Education

Mining Engineering degree

MO Certificate

Underground mining qualifications

Tools

Deswik

XPAC

3D-dig

Microstation

Talpac

Dragsim

Job description

Mining Activity Engineer OC, D1

Seriti, Klipspruit New Largo, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KHT092/26GS

Closing date: 17 September 2026

The role:

The Mining Activity Engineer reports to the Section Manager Planning.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Compiling designs, detailed plans and short-term schedules for major mining activities on the mine
• Compiling of weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reconciliations as part of compliance to plan reporting
• Supply required information for weekly marketing and management plans
• Assist in compiling weekly review (planning) meetings presentation(s), as well as the monthly planning meeting
• Liaising with other Activity Engineers with regards to integration of mine plans
• Liaising with various other departments including, but not limited, Survey, Geology, Environmental, Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering
• Assist with annual budget/LOM process

Requirements:

Qualification:

• National Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering with MO Certificate OR
• Relevant underground mining qualifications (MO Certificate advantageous) WITH recognition and recommendation for prior learning / experience

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience with either; 2 years appointed as a Shiftboss in a relevant mining production environment OR 2 years relevant experience as Planning Officer
• Experience with Mine Planning software including, but not limited to Deswik, XPAC, 3D-dig, Microstation, Talpac, Dragsim
• Knowledge of underground mining activities
• An appreciation of legislation relating to the mining industry, as well as applicable procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and variable workload
• Be willing and able to work overtime and over weekends if and when the requirement arises
• Good analytical capabilities
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills
• A high regard for safety
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency
• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
• Recognition and recommendation for prior learning / experience