Principal Mining Engineer: Design, Planning & Strategy Lead

Placements24; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive package

Medical aid

Retirement plan

International travel

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer for their Durban operations in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on advanced mine design, strategic planning and optimization of underground and open-pit mining across diverse portfolios.

You will lead a team of mining engineers and geologists, drive feasibility studies and economic evaluations, and ensure best practices while collaborating with operations, geosciences and processing teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering; Pr.Eng. eligibility preferred.
• Minimum 12 years in mine design, planning and operations at senior level.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac for planning and modeling.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead long- and short-term mine plans for multiple projects.
• Design and optimize mine layouts, schedules and sequences.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technical reviews and economic evaluations.
• Manage and mentor a team of mining engineers and geologists.
• Implement and optimize mine planning software and related tech.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare technical reports and present recommendations to senior management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Pr.Eng. (Professional Engineer)

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer for their Durban operations in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on advanced mine design, strategic planning and optimization of underground and open-pit mining across diverse portfolios.

You will lead a team of mining engineers and geologists, drive feasibility studies and economic evaluations, and ensure best practices while collaborating with operations, geosciences and processing teams.