Senior Mine Planning Engineer - Underground Operations

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Our client seeks a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for underground operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will lead short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, coordinating with geology and geotechnical teams to optimize layouts and schedules.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, production optimization, and design work. Expect collaboration with senior management, and mentoring of junior engineers within a dynamic mining operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• 7+ years in mine planning, with underground focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short, medium, and long-term mine plans for underground operations.
• Optimize mine layouts, production sequences, and equipment utilization to meet targets.
• Collaborate with geological and geotechnical teams to integrate models into plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for mine development projects.
• Perform mine design work including stope layouts, access development, and ventilation planning.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac for design and scheduling.
• Ensure safety, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and management presentations.
• Mentor junior mine planning engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role Our client is a dynamic and expanding mining operation seeking a highly skilled Senior Mine Planning Engineer to contribute to their underground operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role is essential for the strategic planning and optimization of mining activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective resource extraction. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing short, medium, and long-term mine plans, collaborating closely with operational teams, geologists, and geotechnical engineers. You will utilize advanced mine planning software and analytical techniques to maximize resource utilization and operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a forward-thinking organization and play a key role in shaping its future production strategies. You will work within a supportive team environment at their Pretoria, Gauteng headquarters, with occasional site visits required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short, medium, and long-term mine plans for underground operations.
• Optimize mine layouts, production sequences, and equipment utilization to meet production targets.
• Collaborate with geological and geotechnical teams to integrate resource models and geotechnical constraints into mine plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for mine development projects.
• Perform mine design work, including stope layouts, access development, and ventilation planning.
• Utilize mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) for design and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Analyze production data and variances, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and operational guides for management.
• Mentor junior mine planning engineers and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering. A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning, with a strong focus on underground mining operations.
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.
• Solid understanding of mining methods, rock mechanics, and surveying principles.
• Experience with production scheduling and optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of financial evaluation methods for mining projects.
• Experience in the **South African mining industry** is highly preferred.
• Professional registration with ECSA or eligibility is desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package designed to attract and retain top talent, along with performance-based bonuses.
• A comprehensive benefits package includes medical aid, a retirement fund, and annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development, further training, and career advancement within their extensive operations are provided.
• This role is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, offering a stimulating work environment and the chance to contribute significantly to a leading mining company.