Remote Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development

Flexible hours

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Planning Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will develop short-term and long-term mine plans, optimizing resource extraction while ensuring safety and sustainability.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years' experience in mine planning and design, proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan or Minesight, and strong communication skills to liaise with site operations and management. Remote work with flexible hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan or Minesight and other planning software.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment, and sequencing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed short-term and long-term mine plans and schedules.
• Optimize mine designs for safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Use Deswik/Vulcan/Minesight for design and simulation.
• Conduct economic evaluations of mining scenarios.
• Collaborate with site operations and management to ensure feasibility.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on mine plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Minesight

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Mine Planning Engineer for a fully remote position. You will be instrumental in developing short-term and long-term mine plans that optimize resource extraction, maximize economic value, and ensure operational safety and environmental sustainability. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional skills in mine design software and a deep understanding of geological and geotechnical data. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with site-based operations, exploration teams, and management to create efficient and effective mining strategies, contributing to the company's growth and success from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed short-term and long-term mine plans, schedules, and production forecasts.
• Optimize mine designs for efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, considering geological and geotechnical constraints.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Minesight) for design and simulation.
• Conduct economic evaluations of different mining scenarios and methodologies.
• Liaise with site operations, engineering, and management teams to ensure plan feasibility and execution.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on mine plans and production strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design, preferably in open-pit or underground mining.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning software.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment capabilities, and operational sequencing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Contribution to innovative mine planning projects.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and success.