Senior Mine Planning Engineer — Lead Long-Term Plans (Richards Bay)

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonus structure

Health insurance and retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Relocation assistance to Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and implementing detailed mine plans for open-pit and underground operations, with long-range planning and short-term scheduling.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mine planning, proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and MinePlan, and a solid grasp of safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in mine planning and design in the mining sector.
• Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, MinePlan.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, geology, geomechanics and survey principles.
• Experience with reserve estimation and resource modeling interpretation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of South African mining regulations and best practices is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in the Richards Bay area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic long-term mine plans (5–20 years) and short-term schedules.
• Conduct mine design studies including pit optimization, haul road design and slope analysis.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and MinePlan for design and visualization.
• Collaborate with geological and survey teams to integrate models into plans.
• Perform economic evaluations of different mining scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental permits and policies.
• Provide technical support to operations for plan execution.
• Analyze variances and update plans to meet targets.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior mine planning engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

MinePlan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and implementing detailed mine plans for open-pit and underground operations, with long-range planning and short-term scheduling.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mine planning, proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and MinePlan, and a solid grasp of safety and environmental standards.