Remote Chief Mine Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Home office allowance

International travel opportunities

Remote work setup

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chief Mine Planner to lead remote mine planning across a global portfolio. Develop long-term strategic plans, optimize designs, and ensure safe, compliant extraction. You will guide planning teams from a remote location, integrating economics, risk, and regulatory requirements.

Executive-level compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a substantial home-office allowance accompany this strategic leadership role with opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Over 15 years of progressive experience in mine planning and design.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard mine planning software (e.g., MineSight, Deswik, Vulcan).
• Strong knowledge of mining economics, project finance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex planning projects and teams remotely.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic mine plans for open-pit and underground operations.
• Oversee mine design, production scheduling, and resource optimization processes.
• Conduct economic evaluations and feasibility studies for new and existing mining projects.
• Ensure mine plans comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of mine planning engineers and geologists remotely.
• Collaborate with senior management, operations, and exploration teams to align planning with corporate objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mine planning software

Regulatory compliance

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

MineSight

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Chief Mine Planner to join their global operations team, supporting initiatives around Soweto . This is a fully remote, strategic role responsible for overseeing all mine planning activities across the company's portfolio. You will develop long-term strategic plans, optimize mine designs, and ensure the efficient and safe extraction of resources. The position requires a deep understanding of mine planning software, economic evaluations, and regulatory compliance, combined with strong leadership skills to guide planning teams and influence strategic decisions from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic mine plans for open-pit and underground operations.
• Oversee mine design, production scheduling, and resource optimization processes.
• Conduct economic evaluations and feasibility studies for new and existing mining projects.
• Ensure mine plans comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of mine planning engineers and geologists remotely.
• Collaborate with senior management, operations, and exploration teams to align planning with corporate objectives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Over 15 years of progressive experience in mine planning and design.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard mine planning software (e.g., MineSight, Deswik, Vulcan).
• Strong knowledge of mining economics, project finance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex planning projects and teams remotely.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including significant bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Full remote work setup with substantial home office allowance and support.
• Opportunities for international travel for strategic meetings and site reviews.
• A leadership role influencing the future direction of a major mining enterprise.