Principal Mine Ventilation Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mine Ventilation Engineer for an expanding mining operation in East London. The role focuses on leading ventilation strategy, designing systems, and ensuring safe, healthy underground environments.

You will conduct complex airflow modeling, heat and gas surveys, and dust suppression initiatives to optimize fan networks. The position requires providing expert guidance, overseeing upgrades, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mine ventilation and design.
• Proven ability to lead ventilation projects underground.
• Strong skills in airflow modeling and ventilation optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ventilation strategy for underground mines.
• Model airflow, heat, and gas dispersion to optimize safety.
• Oversee ventilation upgrades and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert technical guidance to operations and safety teams.

Skills

Ventilation design

Underground mining

Airflow modeling

Gas surveys

Dust control

Leadership

Tools

CFD modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an expanding mining enterprise based in East London , is recruiting a Principal Mine Ventilation Engineer to lead their ventilation strategy and design. This senior role is responsible for ensuring safe, healthy, and productive working environments within underground mining operations through the design and management of effective ventilation systems. The successful candidate will conduct complex airflow modeling, heat and gas surveys, dust suppression strategies, and optimize fan networks. You will provide expert technical guidance, oversee the implementation of ventilation upgrades, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the Eastern Cape . This leadership position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute significantly to the operational integrity of the mines.