Senior Metalliferous Mining Engineer — Lead Planning & Ops

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for a major mining operation in the Polokwane region. The role focuses on mine planning, design, production management and implementation of innovative mining technologies to optimize extraction and safety.

You will lead a team of mining professionals, drive project development, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards in a demanding Limpopo environment.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Mining Engineering.
• Pr Eng registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• 10+ years in metalliferous mining, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Experience in mine planning, design and production management.
• Proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to reside near or commute to Polokwane and work full-time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term mine plans and production schedules for underground or open-pit operations.
• Oversee daily mining operations including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling to meet productivity and cost targets.
• Conduct mine design and optimization studies, including stope design, ventilation planning, and ground support strategies.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations and best practices at the site.
• Lead and mentor a team of mining engineers, supervisors and operators.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new projects or expansions.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac for design, scheduling and reporting.
• Collaborate with geologists and metallurgists to optimize resource extraction.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, budgets and management reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

BEng/BSc in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for a major mining operation in the Polokwane region. The role focuses on mine planning, design, production management and implementation of innovative mining technologies to optimize extraction and safety.

You will lead a team of mining professionals, drive project development, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards in a demanding Limpopo environment.