Senior Drilling Engineer: Mine Development Lead

Murray & Roberts Cementation

Gqeberha, Port St Johns, KwaMakhutha, Benoni, Bloemfontein

On-site

ZAR 837,000 - 1,841,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Murray & Roberts Cementation is seeking a Drilling Engineer to lead planning, coordination, and optimization of drilling operations for underground and surface mining projects in South Africa. You will apply technical expertise to drilling programs, equipment selection, and project execution while managing risk and efficiency.

The role integrates field operations with engineering analysis, project planning, and stakeholder coordination within a leading mining contractor environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
5–12 years of drilling engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Design and implement drilling programs.
Prepare drilling schedules and technical plans.
Monitor drilling productivity indicators.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and procurement.
Participate in mine development projects.
Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Drilling Engineering

Mine Development

Underground Drilling

Project Management

Education

Mining Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Geological Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

Drilling Equipment

Project Management Software

Job description

The role integrates field operations with engineering analysis, project planning, and stakeholder coordination within a leading mining contractor environment.

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