Senior Mine Planner

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional growth

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planner for an on-site role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will develop and optimize long-term and short-term mine plans, integrating geological data and engineering constraints to meet production targets.

You will use Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac to design pit layouts, plan production sequences, and collaborate with geologists, engineers and operations staff to translate models into executable schedules while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning and design for open-pit and/or underground operations.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, geology, and mine economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update integrated mine plans, including strategic long-term, medium-term, and short-term schedules.
• Utilize mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) to design pit layouts, underground mine designs, and production sequences.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, engineers, and operations personnel to integrate geological models and operational realities into plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations related to mine planning scenarios.
• Monitor plan adherence, analyze deviations, and implement revisions as required to optimize production and minimize costs.
• Ensure all mine plans comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

Skills

Mine planning

Analytical thinking

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mine Planner to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape . This critical role involves developing and optimizing long-term and short-term mine plans to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of resources. You will utilize advanced planning software and geological data to create schedules that align with production targets and company objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical aptitude and a proven ability to translate geological and engineering constraints into viable mining plans within the mining industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update integrated mine plans, including strategic long-term, medium-term, and short-term schedules.
• Utilize mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) to design pit layouts, underground mine designs, and production sequences.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, engineers, and operations personnel to integrate geological models and operational realities into plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations related to mine planning scenarios.
• Monitor plan adherence, analyze deviations, and implement revisions as required to optimize production and minimize costs.
• Ensure all mine plans comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning and design for open-pit and/or underground operations.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, geology, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a key planning role.
• Exposure to diverse mining projects and advanced planning techniques.
• A stable and supportive work environment located in the beautiful region of Paarl .