Senior Remote Mine Planning Engineer: Strategy & Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to lead both long-term and short-term mine planning from a remote home office. The role emphasizes integration of geology, engineering, and operational planning, with focus on safety and profitability.

The candidate should excel in analysis, collaboration with remote teams, and strategic thinking. The position offers a remote-first culture with tools and support to enable effective planning across diverse mining operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mine planning and design, with focus on operational planning.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, or MineSight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update integrated long- and short-term mine plans.
• Perform pit optimization, phase planning, and scheduling for open-pit/underground operations.
• Collaborate with geologists and engineers to integrate resource models and constraints.
• Conduct economic evaluations of mine plans and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare detailed mine plans, production schedules, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior mine planning engineers and stay updated on technologies.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

MineSight

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to lead both long-term and short-term mine planning from a remote home office. The role emphasizes integration of geology, engineering, and operational planning, with focus on safety and profitability.

The candidate should excel in analysis, collaboration with remote teams, and strategic thinking. The position offers a remote-first culture with tools and support to enable effective planning across diverse mining operations.