Senior Underground Mining Engineer - Lead Planning & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer in Pretoria to lead complex underground operations. You will drive strategic mine planning, oversee safety and environmental practices, and manage large budgets and teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering, 12+ years in underground mining, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac. Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mining Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in underground mining, with substantial leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in underground mining methods (e.g., stoping, drifting, caving).
• Proficiency with mine planning and modeling software (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and complex projects.
• Commitment to safety, health, and environmental best practices.
• South African work authorization; Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term underground mine plans and optimize methods to boost productivity and cut costs.
• Lead and mentor a team of mining engineers, supervisors, and operational staff.
• Provide expert guidance on ground control, ventilation, and mine design; conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new mining technologies and prepare technical reports and CAPEX justifications.

Skills

Leadership

Underground mining

Project management

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer in Pretoria to lead complex underground operations. You will drive strategic mine planning, oversee safety and environmental practices, and manage large budgets and teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering, 12+ years in underground mining, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac. Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is highly desirable.