Senior Mining Engineer

Mventech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mventech Group seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to lead multidisciplinary studies in underground mining. You will design and optimise mine layouts, develop production schedules, and perform technical–economic evaluations to deliver practical, data-driven mining solutions.

The role requires a mining engineering degree, ECSA registration or eligibility, and at least 4 years of CAD design and scheduling experience. Occasional site travel and a valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognised university.
• Professional registration with ECSA or eligibility within 6 months.
• Proficiency in Deswik CAD/Scheduler, Excel and report-writing tools.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in CAD designing and scheduling for underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to concept, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies for underground mining operations.
• Develop and optimise mine designs, layouts, and access strategies (declines, raises, ore passes, stoping layouts, board and pillar mining layouts, sub-level open stoping etc.).
• Prepare and manage detailed production schedules in conjunction with ventilation, geotechnical design input and infrastructure plans.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations including equipment selection, productivity, cost estimation, and capital/operating expenditure modelling.
• Integrate geotechnical, ventilation, and infrastructure inputs into mine plans and ensure multidisciplinary alignment.
• Ensure all designs comply with DMRE, MHSA, and international best-practice standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to junior mine planners and scheduling teams.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and client presentations.
• Review and prepare technical reports and study documentation to AACE and JORC/NI 43-101 standards.

Skills

CAD design

Scheduling

Underground mining

Data science

Programming

Education

B.Eng / B.Sc (Mining Engineering)

Professional registration (Pr.Eng or Pr.TechEng) with ECSA

Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency

Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency

Tools

Deswik CAD/Scheduler

Microsoft Excel

Report-writing tools

Job description

Mventech Group offers Professional Services and Engineering Consulting to local and international mining clients. The services entail Technical Studies, Execution, Operations Strategy Development and Business Improvement, and Digital Products and Solutions Development.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with a deep understanding of underground mining design, scheduling, and project evaluation to lead and contribute to multidisciplinary study teams.

This role involves working closely with project managers, clients, and technical specialists to deliver practical, data-driven, and economically sound mining solutions.

Location: Mventech Corporate Office (Sundowns, Pretoria)

Employment Type: Full time

Reporting: Project Manager (Directly), Group Mining Lead (Indirectly)

Degree of Responsibility: Specialist Leader

• B.Eng / B.Sc (Mining Engineering) or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Professional registration (Pr.Eng or Pr.TechEng) with ECSA (or eligibility within 6 months).
• Proficiency in Deswik CAD/Scheduler, Microsoft Excel, and report-writing tools.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to concept, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies for underground mining operations.
• Develop and optimise mine designs, layouts, and access strategies (declines, raises, ore passes, stoping layouts, board and pillar mining layouts, sub-level open stoping etc.).
• Prepare and manage detailed production schedules in conjunction with ventilation, geotechnical design input and infrastructure plans.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations including, but not limited to equipment selection, productivity, cost estimation, and capital/operating expenditure modelling.
• Integrate geotechnical, ventilation, and infrastructure inputs into mine plans and ensure multidisciplinary alignment.
• Ensure all designs comply with DMRE, MHSA, and international best-practice standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to junior mine planners and scheduling teams.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and client presentations.
• Review and prepare technical reports and study documentation to AACE and JORC/NI 43-101 standards.

Experience:

• At least 4 years of professional experience in CAD designing and scheduling for underground mining.

Preferred / Advantageous:

• Data Science and Programming
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency
• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency

Mventech offers:

• Exposure to large-scale mining and engineering projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.