Senior Mining Engineer - Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with a focus on mine planning to join their client in Pretoria. The role develops short, medium, and long-term mine plans to ensure safe, efficient extraction and economic viability.

You will translate geological models into mine designs, collaborate with operations, geologists, and other stakeholders, and operate in a hybrid setup with on-site and remote workdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of mine planning and design experience.
• Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac.
• Strong knowledge of geology, resource estimation, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience working across Pretoria office and remote workdays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize detailed mine plans, including production schedules and layouts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new projects and expansions.
• Collaborate with geological and operational teams to integrate data into planning.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software to simulate scenarios.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and site personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mining Engineer with a focus on mine planning to join their team in Pretoria . This role involves developing short, medium, and long-term mine plans that ensure safe, efficient, and economically viable extraction of resources. You will work closely with operational teams, geologists, and other stakeholders to translate geological models into actionable mine designs. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work remotely on certain days while maintaining crucial on-site collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize detailed mine plans, including production schedules, reserve modeling, and mine design layouts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new projects and mine expansions.
• Collaborate with geological and operational teams to integrate geological data into mine planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant mining regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software to simulate and evaluate different mining scenarios.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and site personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning and design, preferably in underground mining or open-pit operations.
• Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Strong understanding of geological principles, resource estimation, and mine economics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently, managing time across Pretoria office and remote workdays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further training.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.