Senior Mine Planning Engineer — Hybrid, Growth & Tech
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 near Rustenburg is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to lead short- and long-term planning, design open pits and underground workings, and optimize material movement using Deswik or Vulcan. This hybrid role collaborates with survey, geology, and production teams to translate geological models into actionable plans.
The ideal candidate has a degree in mining engineering, 6+ years in mine planning, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
- 6+ years of mine planning and design experience.
- Experience with Deswik, Vulcan, or similar software.
- Strong analytical and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and update short-term and long-term mine production plans.
- Design mine layouts for open pits, underground workings, and access routes.
- Utilize mine planning software to optimize material movement and equipment utilization.
- Conduct feasibility studies and economic assessments for mine expansion projects.
- Collaborate with geology to define resource and reserve.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in North West province.
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Job description
Placements24 near Rustenburg is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to lead short- and long-term planning, design open pits and underground workings, and optimize material movement using Deswik or Vulcan. This hybrid role collaborates with survey, geology, and production teams to translate geological models into actionable plans.
The ideal candidate has a degree in mining engineering, 6+ years in mine planning, and strong analytical and communication skills.
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