Senior Mining Engineering Consultant - Mining Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to client sites

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client in Centurion seeks a Senior Mining Engineering Consultant to lead advanced mine planning, modelling and feasibility work across open-pit and underground operations. You will travel to client sites and manage multiple projects with strong technical and analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 5–15 years of mining industry experience, a BEng in Mining Engineering, and proficiency with Surpac/Deswik/MineRP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Mining Engineering is preferred.
• 5–15 years in mining industry experience.
• Consulting experience is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency with Surpac, Deswik or MineRP.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites and work on site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced mine planning and engineering studies.
• Develop mining models, block modelling and re-blocking.
• Prepare technical reports, CPRs and inputs for financial models.
• Lead multiple projects and deliver technical solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and engage with clients.
• Support mining operations readiness and client workshops.

Skills

Mine planning

Technical modelling

Design & scheduling

Client engagement

Project management

Mentoring

Education

BEng in Mining Engineering

P. Eng registration (advantageous)

Tools

Surpac

Deswik

MineRP

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading company based in Centurion is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Senior Mining Engineering Consultant to join their growing technical team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a mining professional with strong operational, mine planning, optimisation, design, and scheduling experience across both open-pit and underground mining environments. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of commodities and mining projects across South Africa and internationally. The role will involve periodic travel to client operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting advanced mine planning and mining engineering studies
• Developing and interpreting mining models, including block modelling and re-blocking
• Completing mining studies including:
  • Mine Works Programmes (MWP)
  • Life of Mine (LOM)
  • Medium- and Short-Term Planning (MTP/STP)
  • Scoping, Concept, Pre-Feasibility, and Bankable Feasibility Studies
• Pit and stope optimisation
• Mine design and scheduling
• Equipment selection and optimisation
• Mine cost modelling and operational analysis
• Conducting technical audits and due diligence assessments
• Supporting mining right and prospecting permit applications
• Providing operational support and on-site contractor management
• Driving productivity and equipment utilisation improvements
• Supporting mining operational readiness initiatives
• Conducting trade-off studies and option analyses
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading technical project delivery
• Preparing technical reports, CPRs, and mining inputs for financial models
• Facilitating workshops and engaging with clients and stakeholders
• Mentoring and developing junior team members

Requirements:

• BEng in Mining Engineering preferred
• Candidates with a strong Mine Planning background will also be considered
• Professional registration as a Pr Eng advantageous, but not essential
• Minimum 5–15 years’ relevant mining industry experience
• Previous consulting experience highly advantageous
• Strong exposure to mining operational and technical services environments
• Proficiency in mining software such as Surpac, Deswik, MineRP, or similar platforms
• Experience across multiple project phases, from concept through to operations support
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to mine sites
• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.