Senior Open-Pit Mine Planning Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Manager to lead open-pit planning in Rustenburg, North West. The role drives short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans aligned with safety, cost, and environmental objectives, while maximizing mineral value.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mine planning, including 5+ in leadership, with strong proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, and MineSight, and a track record of optimizing open-pit operations. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mine planning, with at least 5 years in a management/supervisory role within open-pit mining.
• Proven expertise in mine design, scheduling, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning and design software packages.
• Strong understanding of geological modeling, resource estimation, and geostatistical principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive mine plans, including life-of-mine plans, annual budgets, and quarterly production schedules for the Rustenburg site.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan, and MineSight to optimize pit designs, haul roads, and production sequencing.
• Collaborate with geological, engineering, and operations teams to ensure feasible, integrated plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new projects and expansions.
• Monitor plan execution, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to meet targets and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and management plans.
• Provide mentorship to the mine planning team and liaise with external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mining operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineSight

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Manager to lead open-pit planning in Rustenburg, North West. The role drives short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans aligned with safety, cost, and environmental objectives, while maximizing mineral value.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mine planning, including 5+ in leadership, with strong proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, and MineSight, and a track record of optimizing open-pit operations. Hybrid work is offered.