Senior Mine Planning & Scheduling Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Planning Superintendent for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. Lead planning and scheduling, directing a team of planning engineers and geologists to deliver safe, cost-effective extraction strategies.

You will develop comprehensive short- and long-term plans, optimize sequencing, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, while coordinating with geology and operations to maximize value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years in mine planning, with at least 3 in supervision/management.
• Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, Surpac or similar planning software.
• Strong knowledge of geological interpretation, resource estimation, and mine design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term mine plans with production targets and material movement strategies.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of mine models and designs using industry-standard software.
• Lead and mentor the mine planning team to high performance.
• Collaborate with geology, surveying, and operations to ensure accurate resource modeling and execution.

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Mine Planning Superintendent for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. Lead planning and scheduling, directing a team of planning engineers and geologists to deliver safe, cost-effective extraction strategies.

You will develop comprehensive short- and long-term plans, optimize sequencing, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, while coordinating with geology and operations to maximize value.