Remote Senior Mine Planning Engineer — Strategy & Optimization

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work – global

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-provided laptop and software

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for a fully remote role. You will develop and optimize integrated mine plans across short, mid and long horizons, leveraging Deswik/Vulcan/MineSight/Leapfrog to maximize value while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will mentor junior staff, manage cost estimates, and coordinate with geologists and operations to deliver robust, economically viable projects from concept through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Experience with open-pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Proficient in Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight or Leapfrog.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated short, medium and long-term mine plans.
• Optimize layouts, schedules and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with geology and resource teams for reserve modeling.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations.
• Prepare detailed mine plans for underground and/or open-pit operations.
• Ensure plans meet safety, environmental and company standards.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Manage mine planning budget and cost estimates.
• Communicate plans and forecasts to management and operations.

Skills

Mine planning

Strategic planning

Project management

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineSight

Leapfrog

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for a fully remote role. You will develop and optimize integrated mine plans across short, mid and long horizons, leveraging Deswik/Vulcan/MineSight/Leapfrog to maximize value while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will mentor junior staff, manage cost estimates, and coordinate with geologists and operations to deliver robust, economically viable projects from concept through execution.