Mining Planning Engineer – Growth, Impact, Pretoria Projects

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a meticulous Mining Engineer to join its planning department. You will develop short-term and long-term mine plans, optimize production schedules and resource utilization, and work with operations, geology, and survey teams to ensure safe, economical extraction.

The role requires 6+ years in mine planning/design, proficiency in Deswik or Vulcan, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of mine planning and design experience.
• Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of mining economics, geomechanics, and ventilation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities for team work in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mine plans and production schedules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations.
• Optimize layouts, ventilation, and support systems.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Coordinate with operations to implement plans.
• Use geological and survey data to update mine models.

Skills

Mine planning

Economic evaluation

Geomechanics

Ventilation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a meticulous Mining Engineer to join its planning department. You will develop short-term and long-term mine plans, optimize production schedules and resource utilization, and work with operations, geology, and survey teams to ensure safe, economical extraction.

The role requires 6+ years in mine planning/design, proficiency in Deswik or Vulcan, and strong communication skills.