Mining Planner

Hire Resolve; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Mining Planner for a role in Kathu, Northern Cape. The candidate will generate extraction layouts and production schedules, analyze risks, and assess production outcomes. A mining-related degree or diploma, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience, is required for this full-time position. Supervisory experience and knowledge of mine planning software like Xpac or Deswik are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate is required.
• A degree or diploma in a mining-related field is essential.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar position is needed.

Responsibilities

• Generate extraction layouts and production schedules.
• Prepare information to assess risks in the mine plan.
• Analyze production results versus planned schedules.

Skills

Understanding of mine planning

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Education

Mining related Degree or Diploma

Matric Certificate

Tools

Mine planning software (Xpac or Deswik)

Job description

Overview

Understanding concepts and applying principles of integrated mine planning (advanced producing short‑and medium‑term planning).

Responsibilities

• Generate extraction layouts and production schedules including resource and equipment requirements for mining final products.
• Prepare and collate information to determine the risks associated with the execution of the short and medium‑term mine plan.
• Analyze production results against planned schedules and recommend corrective actions; create operational mining infrastructure and resources schedule.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Mining related Degree or Diploma
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in a similar position
• Supervisory experience
• Mine planning software such as Xpac or Deswik
• Clean criminal record
• Valid code EB driver’s license

Full Time