Senior Mine Planning Engineer: Long-Term Strategy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer in Vereeniging to develop long-term mine plans and optimize layouts for safe, economic extraction. You will work with Deswik, Vulcan, and MinePlan while coordinating with operations, geology, and finance teams.

The role requires a mining engineering degree, 7+ years of planning experience, and strong leadership abilities. A hybrid work model supports on-site planning and off-site analysis, with growth opportunities and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning with focus on long-term strategic planning in underground or open-pit mining.
• Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning and design software (Deswik, Vulcan, MinePlan).
• Strong understanding of mining methods, geological modeling, and geotechnical principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or potential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a professional engineering body (ECSA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and update long-term (5+ year) mine plans, including production schedules, stope designs, and pillar layouts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects and expansions.
• Optimize mine designs to maximize resource recovery, minimize costs, and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Generate detailed mine plans, reports, and visualizations using Deswik, Vulcan, MinePlan.
• Collaborate with geological teams to integrate resource models into mine plans and manage geological risk.
• Liaise with operations and engineering teams to ensure practical implementation of mine plans.
• Evaluate and recommend new mining technologies and methodologies to improve planning and operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards for mine planning and design.
• Contribute to mine closure planning and rehabilitation strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior planning engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MinePlan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer in Vereeniging to develop long-term mine plans and optimize layouts for safe, economic extraction. You will work with Deswik, Vulcan, and MinePlan while coordinating with operations, geology, and finance teams.

The role requires a mining engineering degree, 7+ years of planning experience, and strong leadership abilities. A hybrid work model supports on-site planning and off-site analysis, with growth opportunities and a clear career path.