Senior Mine Planning Engineer — Open-Pit Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Housing support

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a strategic Mine Planning Engineer to lead the planning and scheduling of open-pit operations. You will develop integrated mine plans, optimize resource use, and collaborate across departments to meet production targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with at least 6 years in mine planning, proficiency in Surpac, Minesight, or Deswik, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design for open-pit operations.
• Proficient in Surpac, Minesight or Deswik.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term open-pit mine plans and schedules.
• Perform pit design work including shell optimization, haul roads, and dump planning.
• Integrate geological block modeling and resource estimates into plans.
• Analyze data to identify cost, productivity, and safety improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management on plan performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and mining legislation.

Skills

Mining planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Surpac

Minesight

Deswik

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a strategic Mine Planning Engineer to lead the planning and scheduling of open-pit operations. You will develop integrated mine plans, optimize resource use, and collaborate across departments to meet production targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with at least 6 years in mine planning, proficiency in Surpac, Minesight, or Deswik, and strong analytical and communication skills.