Senior Mining Engineer

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Venetia Diamond Mine; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

De Beers Group in Limpopo, at Venetia Diamond Mine, seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to lead integrated mining technical services across LoM planning, 3MRS, studies and Resource & Reserve reporting, ensuring execution-ready outputs.

You will integrate Deswik plans with project schedules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive safety, governance, and asset preservation while delivering value through lifecycle planning.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years' experience in mining technical services, mine planning, studies and project environments.
• Demonstrated experience in Life of Mine planning, mine scheduling and mining optimisation.
• Experience integrating mining plans with project execution schedules.
• Experience within care and maintenance, brownfield project, operational readiness or asset preservation environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of 3MRS planning activities and outputs.
• Align development priorities with Life of Mine strategy, project requirements and operational readiness plans.
• Coordinate input across multiple functions to integrate mining plans with project execution schedules.
• Provide technical assurance on mining plans, schedules and study outputs.

Skills

Deswik planning

Mine scheduling

Project controls

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Life of Mine planning

Stakeholder management

Underground mining

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Professional registration (advantageous)

Valid driver’s licence

Tools

Deswik

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant.

We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive,resilientand agile –it’sa business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening tostakeholderswe stay ahead of evolving trends and providethe solutionsto societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentlessinnovation, andconstantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.

Job Description

The purpose of the Senior Mining Engineer is to lead and deliver integrated mining technical services acrossLoMplanning, 3MRS, studies and Resource & Reserve reporting, ensuringaccurate,optimisedand execution-ready mining outputs aligned to the integrated business plan.The roleis responsible forintegrating mining plans developed inDeswikwith project execution schedules, ensuring alignment between mine planning activities, care and maintenance requirements, asset preservationstrategiesand project deliveryobjectives.

The role is accountable for mining technical inputs into studies, projectoptimisationand value engineering, ensuring alignment between geological, operational and project planning requirements. The role ensures that mining activities, project work packages, preservationactivitiesand operational readiness requirements are fully integrated within the overall execution schedule.

Typical Tasks

Safety, Legal Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure all mining planning activitiescomply withsafety and regulatory standards.

Identifyand manage technical risks related to mining plans and assumptions.

Ensure alignment withminesafety,planningand operational requirements.

Maintain adherence to governance and reporting frameworks.

LoMPlanning & Mining Technical Integration

Develop andmaintainintegrated Life of Mine plans, production schedules, miningsequencesand development strategies usingDeswik.

Ensure alignment between mining plans, project scope, preservationrequirementsand future operationalobjectives.

Translate strategicobjectivesinto practical and executable mining plans and schedules.

Integrate mine plans with project execution schedules to ensure alignment of critical activities,milestonesand resourcerequirements.

Structure mine planning outputs to support integration into Primavera P6 and other project scheduling systems.

Support the integration of mining, engineering,constructionand operational readiness requirements into a single execution framework.

Project Planning & Schedule Integration

Develop andmaintainintegrated schedules combining mining activities, care and maintenance requirements, preservationactivitiesand project execution work.

ConvertDeswikmine plans into project execution schedules and work packages suitable for implementation and progress tracking.

Coordinate schedule interfaces between mining, engineering, construction,commissioningand operational readiness functions.

Support development and maintenance of integrated project schedules within Primavera P6 or equivalent project scheduling systems.

Monitor schedule performance andidentifypotential impacts arising from mining constraints, access limitations, preservationrequirementsor project changes.

Support critical path analysis, schedule riskassessmentsand recovery planning initiatives.

Collaborate with Project Controls teams to ensure schedule quality, forecasting accuracy and alignment with business deliveryobjectives.

3MRS & Development Planning

Lead development and coordination of 3MRS planning activities and outputs.

Align development priorities with Life of Mine strategy, projectrequirementsand operational readiness plans.

Ensure integration of development schedules with infrastructure,preservationand project execution plans.

Evaluate alternative mining and project sequencing scenarios tomaximisevalue and operational flexibility.

Supportoptimisationof development strategies to improve execution efficiency and project outcomes.

Studies & Technical Inputs

Provide miningtechnical inputs into concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility,executionand operational readiness studies.

Provide technical support to care and maintenanceprogrammes, preservationinitiativesand future restart planning activities.

Ensure mining assumptions,constraintsand planning parameters are accurately reflected within studies and project documentation.

Undertake trade-off studies, scenarioevaluationsand miningoptimisationanalyses.

Develop planning assumptions, productivitymodelsand execution strategies to support project evaluations and investment decisions.

Align study outputs with operational feasibility, executionrequirementsand businessobjectives.

Resource & Reserve Reporting

Coordinate and ensureaccurateResource and Reserve reporting.

Align mining plans and schedules with declared Resource and Reserve positions.

Ensure compliance with reporting standards, governancerequirementsand technical assurance processes.

Integrate geological, survey,geotechnicaland planning inputs into reporting outputs.

Support reporting requirements associated with studies, projectplanningand business planning processes.

Identifyand driveoptimisationopportunities across mining plans and project scope.

Challenge assumptions related to mining methods,sequencingand productivity.

Contribute to value engineering initiatives across studies and project phases.

Support capital efficiency and lifecycle valueoptimization.

Technical Assurance & Decision Support

Provide technical assurance on mining plans,schedulesand study outputs.

Ensure accuracy,completenessand quality of mining deliverables.

Support preparation of decision-ready outputs for planning and project teams.

Clearly articulate mining risks,constraintsand assumptions.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

Act as the primary mining interface between technical services, project controls, engineering,operationsand project teams.

Lead multidisciplinary planning initiatives involving mining, engineering, geology, geotechnical, survey,preservationand project stakeholders.

Coordinate consultant and contractor activities to ensure delivery of planning,studyand project requirements.

Facilitate integrated planning workshops and technical review sessions.

Influence stakeholders to achieve alignment on technical solutions, priorities,schedulesand project objectives.

Coordinate inputs across multiple functions where no direct reporting relationship exists.

Drive accountability for mining-related deliverables through effective stakeholder engagement and technical leadership.

Qualifications

Degree in Mining Engineering.

Professional registration (advantageous).

Valid driver’slicence.

Experience & Knowledgerequired:

8-15 years' experience in mining technical services, mine planning,studiesand project environments.

Demonstrated experience in Life of Mine planning, mine scheduling and miningoptimisation.

Experience integrating mining plans with project execution schedules.

Experience within care and maintenance, brownfield project, operationalreadinessor asset preservation environments.

Demonstrated experience supporting project studies, projectexecutionand capital projects.

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders,consultantsand contractors without direct reporting authority.

Experience in underground mining operations and technical project environments.

3MRS, studies and technical project environments.

Resource and Reserve reporting and integration.

Strong working knowledge of:

Deswikplanning and scheduling systems.

Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Mining planning methodologies and operational constraints.

Project Controls principles and schedule management practices.

Care and maintenance strategies and asset preservation principles.

Mining project development and stage-gate delivery processes.

Resource and Reserve reporting requirements and governance frameworks.

Additional Information

Our Values

Put Safety First

We consider all risks to people and the environment beforeproceedingwith any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges wefaceand the opportunities we create.

Pull Together

Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people,skillsand experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust

We will always listen first, then act with openness,honestyand integrity so that our relationships flourish

Show we Care

The people whose lives we touch, their communities,nationsand the environment weshare,all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real,lastingand makes us proud.

Shape the Future

We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions andconsideredrisks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Closing Date: 23 September 2026