Senior Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Accommodation & transport

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer near Mahikeng to drive short- to medium-term mine plans. You will collaborate closely with geology, survey and operations to translate resource models into practical production plans, ensuring alignment with safety and cost targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and at least 6 years in mine planning and design, with proficiency in Vulcan, Datamine or Deswik.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years in mine planning and open-pit design.
• Proficiency with Vulcan, Datamine or Deswik.
• Geostatistical evaluation or resource modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short- to medium-term production schedules and mine plans.
• Design pit layouts, access routes, and waste dumps using planning software.
• Collaborate with geologists to integrate models into plans.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure plan execution and constraints mitigation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for projects.
• Prepare technical reports and production forecasts.

Skills

Mine planning

Open pit design

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Vulcan

Datamine

Deswik

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join their operations near Mahikeng . This role is responsible for developing and optimizing short to medium-term mine plans, ensuring efficient resource extraction and alignment with long-term strategic goals. You will work closely with geology, survey, and operations teams to translate resource models into practical, actionable production plans. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute significantly to mine productivity and profitability, working within a collaborative environment that values innovation and operational excellence in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short to medium-term mine production schedules and plans.
• Utilize mine planning software to design pit layouts, access routes, and waste disposal areas.
• Collaborate with geologists to integrate geological models and resource data into mine plans.
• Work with operations teams to ensure effective implementation of mine plans and identify potential constraints.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for mining projects and modifications.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and production forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design , preferably in open pit operations.
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Vulcan, Datamine, Deswik).
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment, and production constraints.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in geostatistical evaluation and resource modeling is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Accommodation and transport provided for site-based work.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A challenging role within a key mining area in North West, ZA .