Senior Underground Mining Engineer — Lead & Plan

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for an underground-focused role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will oversee design, planning, and execution of underground operations to drive safety, efficiency, and productivity.

You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with geology and other disciplines, and contribute to strategic planning and capital projects while advancing mining technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of underground mining experience, with senior role exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed short-term and medium-term mine plans for underground operations.
• Oversee all underground mine development and production activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Optimize mining methods, equipment utilization, and production sequencing.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor a team of mining engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with geological and engineering disciplines for integrated planning.
• Monitor performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to capital expenditure planning and budget management.
• Stay current with advancements in underground mining technology.

Skills

Mine design software

Production planning

Underground mining methods

Ventilation & dewatering

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Deswik

Datmine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for an underground-focused role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will oversee design, planning, and execution of underground operations to drive safety, efficiency, and productivity.

You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with geology and other disciplines, and contribute to strategic planning and capital projects while advancing mining technologies.