Senior Mining Engineer - Mossel Bay Project Development

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for Mossel Bay with a strong focus on remote work. The role emphasizes mine design, planning, and feasibility studies to guide project development from concept through to decision points.

You will leverage advanced software for pit optimization and layout planning and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant, and economically viable extraction strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning, design, and project development.
• Proficiency in state-of-the-art mine planning software and open-pit/underground methods.
• Excellent remote communication and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed mine design and planning, including pit optimization and production scheduling.
• Perform feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects.
• Develop operational plans ensuring safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan, and Datamine for modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate with geologists, metallurgists, and environmental specialists to integrate project requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mining Engineer to play a critical role in the project development phase, with a focus on operations in the Mossel Bay region. This position will be primarily remote, allowing you to leverage your expertise in mine design, planning, and feasibility studies from anywhere. You will contribute to the technical evaluation of new mining projects, optimize mine layouts, and develop efficient extraction strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to influence the foundational stages of significant mining ventures, working within a collaborative team environment that values innovation and technical excellence. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of various mining methods and be adept at using advanced modeling software to support project decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed mine design and planning, including pit optimization, mine layout, and production scheduling for various deposit types.
• Perform feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects, assessing technical viability and financial returns.
• Develop operational plans and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine) for modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate with geologists, metallurgists, and environmental specialists to integrate project requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning, design, and project development.
• Proficiency in state-of-the-art mine planning and design software.
• Experience with open-pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Be part of impactful projects from the conceptualization stage.