Senior Mining Engineer - Operations Management

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Challenging mining projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Mining Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng, to drive operational excellence. The role combines hands-on mine planning with strategic oversight, delivering optimized plans while ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient production.

You will lead planning and scheduling, oversee drilling, blasting, loading and hauling, and mentor junior engineers. This hybrid role requires on-site presence for critical tasks, with remote planning and analysis supported by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in mining engineering, with a strong focus on open-pit or underground operations management.
• Proficiency in mine planning and design software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Solid understanding of mine ventilation, ground control, and blasting techniques.
• Experience with operational budgeting, cost control, and production reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee short-term and long-term mine plans, ensuring alignment with production targets and economic objectives.
• Manage and optimize daily mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling activities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects or expansions.
• Implement and monitor adherence to stringent health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Utilize mine planning software to generate schedules, assess equipment needs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Supervise and mentor junior mining engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Mining Engineer to contribute to their operational excellence in Centurion, Gauteng . This role demands a strategic thinker adept at optimizing mining operations, managing resources effectively, and ensuring the safe and efficient extraction of minerals. You will play a key part in mine planning, production scheduling, and the implementation of new mining technologies. This hybrid position requires on-site presence for crucial operational oversight and collaboration, complemented by the flexibility to work remotely on planning and analysis tasks. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability in the mining sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee short-term and long-term mine plans, ensuring alignment with production targets and economic objectives.
• Manage and optimize daily mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling activities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects or expansions.
• Implement and monitor adherence to stringent health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Utilize mine planning software to generate schedules, assess equipment needs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Supervise and mentor junior mining engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in mining engineering, with a strong focus on open-pit or underground operations management.
• Proficiency in mine planning and design software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Solid understanding of mine ventilation, ground control, and blasting techniques.
• Experience with operational budgeting, cost control, and production reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further certifications.
• Engagement in significant mining projects with substantial operational impact.