Remote Chief Mine Planner

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,437,000 - 4,062,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Equity options

Global health insurance

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Chief Mine Planner to lead long-term strategic mine planning from a fully remote location. The role directs global mine planning teams, oversees production schedules, reserve modeling, and design documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability.

The incumbent will provide technical leadership, conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations, and align plans with corporate goals, delivering value across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in mine planning and engineering with strategic planning experience.
• Extensive experience with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and reserve estimation techniques.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage long-term strategic mine plans (10-20 year horizon) and provide mentorship to mine planning engineers and geological teams globally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MSc in Mining Engineering

PhD in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Mine Planner to join their global team in a fully remote capacity. This executive-level position is responsible for developing and overseeing long-term strategic mine plans that maximize resource value while ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability across multiple sites. You will provide critical technical leadership, guidance, and oversight to mine planning teams, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and industry best practices. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of mining operations from a remote work environment , influencing strategic decisions at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage long-term strategic mine plans (10-20 year horizon) for various mining projects. Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to mine planning engineers and geological teams globally. Oversee the generation of detailed production schedules, reserve modeling, and mine design documentation. Ensure compliance with all relevant mining regulations , environmental standards, and corporate governance. Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk assessments for new projects and expansions. Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and finance departments to align mine plans with business goals.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in mine planning and engineering, with significant experience in strategic planning and management.
• Extensive experience with advanced mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) and reserve estimation techniques.
• Proven ability to develop and manage large-scale, complex mine plans for diverse commodities.
• Strong understanding of mining economics, financial modeling, and project finance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary and substantial performance bonuses.
• Equity options and long-term incentive plans.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous travel allowance for essential site visits if required.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position with a leading mining company.