Remote Principal Mining Engineer: Strategic Plan & Design

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer (remote) to lead mine planning and design initiatives for open-pit and underground operations. You will translate geological data into robust designs, develop long‑term plans, and guide feasibility studies from a distributed, global team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mining planning, strong leadership, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac. Remote work is supported, with a focus on delivering value from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mine planning, design, and operations with diverse methods.
• Experience with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and other planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize long-term mine plans and production schedules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for projects and expansions.
• Design mine layouts, ventilation, dewatering plans, and access for open-pit/underground mines.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for executive stakeholders.
• Contribute to mine closure planning and rehabilitation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer (remote) to lead mine planning and design initiatives for open-pit and underground operations. You will translate geological data into robust designs, develop long‑term plans, and guide feasibility studies from a distributed, global team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mining planning, strong leadership, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac. Remote work is supported, with a focus on delivering value from anywhere.