Mining Planner

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Rustenburg is looking for a qualified individual to manage short-term planning activities, ensuring safe production and meeting production targets. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 with Maths and Science, a Degree in Geology or a related field, and experience in mining and supervisory roles. The position involves directing planning processes, reporting variances, and collaborating with strategic planners. This opportunity provides a chance to join a committed team in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years Hard Rock Tabular Mining related experience is essential.
• 2 years mine design and scheduling experience is essential.
• 5 years experience in an underground supervisory position or related Technical Services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the short-term planning activities of the organisation.
• Ensure safe production and achievement of production targets.
• Responsible for quality of Short-term planning processes.
• Communicates mine design and layouts for short-term planning.

Skills

Knowledge of plan reading

Knowledge of Mine and Works Act

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science or NQF 4

Degree/Diploma in Geology/Survey/Mining/Mineral Resources or NQF 6/7

Chamber of Mines Advance Certificate (Survey, Rock Engineering)

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To manage and direct the short-term planning activities of the organisation to ensure safe production and the achievement of production targets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science or NQF 4 equivalent is essential
• Degree/ Diploma in Geology/Survey/Mining/Mineral Resources or NQF6/7 Equivalent is essential
• Chamber of Mines Advance Certificate (Survey, Rock Engineering) would be desirable
• 5 years Hard Rock Tabular Mining related experience is essential
• 2 years mine design and scheduling experience is essential
• 5 years experience in an underground supervisory position or related Technical Services is desirable

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of plan reading
• Knowledge as required in the Mine and Works Act pertaining to underground working excavations
• Report writing and presentation skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Responsible for the Short-term Planning & Booking Tool on the shaft.
• Responsible for the quality of the Short-term planning processes.
• Ensures the planning process is followed in the SPBT, as per standard.
• Responsible for Short-term Planning Calendar and meetings.
• Analyses and reports variances, from plans to actual.
• Ensures all required Workplace Names are available in SAP & SPBT.
• Works closely with the Strategic Mine Planner regarding layouts and workplace names.
• Communicates any new layouts, mine design, required for the short-term plan with the Strategic Mine Planner.
• Creates new and ad how workplaces in StudioUG.
• Uploads workplaces for the short-term plan to UMM.
• Ensures the inputs from all the users into the SPBT are to standard. Takes action if not to standard.
• Ensures the quality and completeness of the A3 planning sheets before the Mine overseer planning meeting.
• Updates monthly Panel status, reporting, signoffs.
• G-Sheet and other meetings, with related inputs.

OUR PEOPLE SET US APART

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS:

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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