Senior Open-Pit Mine Planning Lead | Strategy & Scheduling

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension/Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a major mining operation near Pretoria, seeks a Chief Mine Planner to lead long-, medium-, and short-term open pit planning. You will guide design optimization, scheduling, and regulatory compliance while mentoring a team of planners using Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac.

The senior role requires a BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering, 12+ years of open pit planning experience, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering required.
• Minimum 12 years of open pit planning experience.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-, medium-, and short-term open pit plans.
• Design benches, ramps, and pit limits for safety and economics.
• Create detailed production schedules considering equipment and constraints.
• Lead and mentor the mine planning team and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Present plans to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a major mining operation near Pretoria, seeks a Chief Mine Planner to lead long-, medium-, and short-term open pit planning. You will guide design optimization, scheduling, and regulatory compliance while mentoring a team of planners using Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac.

The senior role requires a BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering, 12+ years of open pit planning experience, and proven leadership.