Senior Mining Technical Lead for Optimization

Hatch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Mining Principal in Johannesburg to provide senior technical leadership across mining projects, studies and operating assets. You will work with clients, operations teams and multidisciplinary specialists to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges and deliver practically viable solutions.

The role requires about 15+ years of mining experience, with strong focus on technical advisory, mine optimisation and capital project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mining operations, technical services, or consulting.
• Significant experience in debottlenecking, mine optimisation and production improvement.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, scheduling, and mining operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments of mining operations to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Provide senior technical input into concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
• Review mining methodologies, equipment strategies and operating assumptions.
• Lead multidisciplinary optimisation reviews and independent assessments.
• Support brownfield expansion and life-of-mine optimisation opportunities.
• Translate complex technical issues into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Mining Engineering

Operational leadership

Technical advisory

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Job description

Hatch is seeking a Mining Principal in Johannesburg to provide senior technical leadership across mining projects, studies and operating assets. You will work with clients, operations teams and multidisciplinary specialists to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges and deliver practically viable solutions.

The role requires about 15+ years of mining experience, with strong focus on technical advisory, mine optimisation and capital project delivery.