Senior Mine Planning Engineer: Long-Term Strategy (5–20 yrs)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in partnership with a leading mining company near Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer. This on-site role focuses on long-term strategic planning, developing and optimizing mine plans to ensure safe, efficient extraction over the life of the mine.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years' experience in mine planning, strong design and scheduling expertise for open-pit/underground operations, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac. ECSA Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mine planning experience with a focus on long-term strategy.
• Proven open-pit/underground design and scheduling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term mine plans (5–20 years) for open-pit/underground operations.
• Optimize designs, production schedules, and fleet requirements for profitability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new areas.
• Collaborate with geology, operations and engineering teams for plan integration.
• Perform reserve/resource modeling and reporting.
• Use Deswik/Vulcan/Surpac for design and scheduling.
• Identify risks and opportunities in long-term plans.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and support the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 in partnership with a leading mining company near Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer. This on-site role focuses on long-term strategic planning, developing and optimizing mine plans to ensure safe, efficient extraction over the life of the mine.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years' experience in mine planning, strong design and scheduling expertise for open-pit/underground operations, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac. ECSA Pr.Eng.