Remote Senior Mine Planning Lead — Strategic Optimization

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to lead the development of long-term and medium-term mine plans from a remote-friendly hub in Centurion, Gauteng, SA. You will design detailed mine layouts, optimise schedules, and build economic models to maximise resources and reduce costs.

You'll collaborate with exploration, geology, operations, and processing teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while leveraging Deswik, Vulcan, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or similar.
• Strong mine economics, financial modelling, and optimisation knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• ECSA registration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update long-term and medium-term mine plans and production schedules, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and resource potential.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac to create detailed mine designs, including pit limits, underground layouts, haul roads, and dump sites.
• Perform economic evaluations and optimisation studies of mining plans, considering grade control, operating costs, and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with exploration, geology, operations, and processing teams for data inputs and integrated mine planning.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and feasibility studies for management and stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior mine planning engineers.
• Monitor mine performance against plans, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions to optimise production and costs.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, software, and best practices in mine planning and operations.
• Ensure all mine planning activities adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent worker

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree or postgraduate qualification

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to lead the development of long-term and medium-term mine plans from a remote-friendly hub in Centurion, Gauteng, SA. You will design detailed mine layouts, optimise schedules, and build economic models to maximise resources and reduce costs.

You'll collaborate with exploration, geology, operations, and processing teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while leveraging Deswik, Vulcan, and