Mining Engineer: Plan, Design & Optimize Safe Extraction

University of Fort Hare

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Fort Hare seeks a Mining Engineer to plan, design, and optimise mining operations in Mpumalanga. You will develop mine plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement engineering solutions to boost productivity, safety, and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong technical expertise in mining engineering, SA legislation knowledge, and experience with modern planning/design software. MMCC, Blasting Certificate, ECSA registration, and deep-level mining expertise are highly

Qualifications

Relevant degree in mining engineering from an accredited university.
Professional registration or eligible for registration where applicable.
Knowledge of SA mining legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans to optimise production.
Design mining layouts, schedules and extraction methods for efficiency and safety.
Monitor operations and recommend engineering improvements for productivity and cost control.
Ensure compliance with MHSA, MPRDA, and company policies.
Apply strata control, ventilation management, and geotechnical risk mitigation as needed.
Conduct technical analyses and feasibility studies for planning and capital projects.
Utilise Datamine, Surpac, Studio 5D Planner, or Deswik to develop accurate mine designs.
Track performance against plans and implement corrective actions for variances.