Senior Open-Pit Mining Engineer | Lead Teams & Innovation

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Housing options

Company transport services

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a major mining group, is seeking a Lead Mining Engineer to oversee open pit operations near Rustenburg, North West. You will lead mine planning, design, and execution for large-scale surface mining, ensuring safe, cost-effective extraction and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering, 10+ years in open pit mining with 3+ in leadership, and hands-on experience with Deswik, Vulcan or Minesight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 10+ years in open pit mining, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience with Deswik, Vulcan or Minesight required.
• Knowledge of geotechnical assessment and slope stability analysis.
• Understanding of drilling, blasting and loading/haulage operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with South African mining legislation; ECSA registration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term mine plans for open pit operations.
• Oversee design and implementation of mine layouts, slopes, haul roads, dewatering.
• Lead and mentor engineers, geologists and survey personnel.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Optimize drilling, blasting, loading and hauling processes.
• Collaborate with geology, maintenance and processing teams.
• Evaluate new mining technologies and equipment for performance gains.
• Prepare technical reports, budgets and production forecasts for senior management.
• Foster a strong safety culture and promote best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Budget management

Strategic planning

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Minesight

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a major mining group, is seeking a Lead Mining Engineer to oversee open pit operations near Rustenburg, North West. You will lead mine planning, design, and execution for large-scale surface mining, ensuring safe, cost-effective extraction and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering, 10+ years in open pit mining with 3+ in leadership, and hands-on experience with Deswik, Vulcan or Minesight.