Remote Global Chief Mine Planning & Strategy

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Mine Planning Engineer for a fully remote leadership role. You will oversee long-term planning across multiple mining assets, driving value through optimized designs, schedules, and feasibility studies while leading a global team of engineers, geologists, and surveyors.

The role requires a strong background in open-pit/underground mining, mastery of Deswik/Surpac/Vulcan/MineSight, and a proven track record in safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive mine planning experience with at least 5 years in a senior/leadership role.
• Extensive hands-on use of advanced mine planning software (Deswik, Surpac, Vulcan, MineSight).
• Strong understanding of mine economics, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and remote team management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term mine plans (5–20 years) for multiple assets.
• Optimize designs, scheduling, and production to maximize NPV and asset value.
• Conduct feasibility, pre-feasibility, and conceptual designs.
• Oversee reserve reporting in line with JORC/NI 43-101.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of engineers, geologists, and surveyors.
• Evaluate new mining technologies and methodologies.
• Coordinate with operations, corporate stakeholders, and external consultants.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and executive-level presentations.
• Manage mine planning software suites and databases.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team management

Mine planning expertise

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Vulcan

MineSight

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Mine Planning Engineer for a fully remote leadership role. You will oversee long-term planning across multiple mining assets, driving value through optimized designs, schedules, and feasibility studies while leading a global team of engineers, geologists, and surveyors.

The role requires a strong background in open-pit/underground mining, mastery of Deswik/Surpac/Vulcan/MineSight, and a proven track record in safety and sustainability.