Senior Mine Planner

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planner for operations near East London, South Africa. You will develop and optimize open-pit and underground mine plans, translating geological models into executable schedules while ensuring safety, environmental standards, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead advanced mine planning using MineSight, Vulcan, and Deswik, collaborating with geologists, engineers and operations to maximize resource extraction and economic viability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in mine planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency with leading mine planning software packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update short-term and long-term mine plans for open-pit and underground operations.
• Utilize mine planning software to optimize layouts and production schedules.
• Conduct economic evaluations and propose strategies for efficiency.
• Collaborate with geological teams to integrate resource models.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

MineSight

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Mine Planner to contribute to their strategic planning efforts for operations near East London . This role involves developing and optimizing mine plans to maximize resource extraction efficiency, ensure economic viability, and adhere to safety and environmental standards. You will work closely with geologists, engineers, and operations teams to translate geological models into practical, executable mining schedules. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in mine planning software and a deep understanding of various mining methods, playing a crucial role in the long-term success and sustainability of the company's resource development, particularly in the context of South African mining practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update short-term and long-term mine plans for open-pit and/or underground operations.
• Utilize mine planning software to optimize mine layouts, production schedules, and resource utilization.
• Conduct economic evaluations of mining plans and propose strategies for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.
• Collaborate with geological teams to integrate resource models into mine plans accurately.
• Ensure mine plans comply with all regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning, with a strong focus on practical mine design and scheduling.
• Proficiency in leading mine planning software packages (e.g., MineSight, Vulcan, Deswik).
• Solid understanding of geological modeling, resource estimation, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Flexible working arrangements, promoting work-life balance.
• A chance to shape the future of mining operations through strategic planning.