Senior Underground Mining Lead - Innovation & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer to spearhead underground operations in Upington, Northern Cape. This senior role drives innovation, safety, and efficiency across all underground activities, developing strategies and managing large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in underground mining, expertise in rock mechanics, and proficiency with Deswik, Surpac and Mine2-4D. Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive underground mining experience, with senior/principal exposure.
• Extensive experience with underground mining methods and technologies.
• Proficient in mine planning/design software.
• Strong knowledge of rock mechanics, ventilation, and safety principles.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee long-term and short-term mine plans for underground operations in Upington.
• Lead feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and project development for new underground mining ventures.
• Implement and optimize advanced underground mining methods (e.g., cut and fill, longhole stoping).
• Manage geotechnical assessments and ensure mine stability and safety protocols are followed.
• Utilize mine planning and design software (Deswik, Surpac, Mine2-4D) to optimize layouts, production schedules, and ventilation systems.
• Provide expert technical advice on equipment selection, maintenance, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and develop a team of mining engineers and technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with geology, processing, and maintenance to achieve operational synergy.

Skills

Leadership

Rock mechanics

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Mine2-4D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer to spearhead underground operations in Upington, Northern Cape. This senior role drives innovation, safety, and efficiency across all underground activities, developing strategies and managing large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in underground mining, expertise in rock mechanics, and proficiency with Deswik, Surpac and Mine2-4D. Pr.Eng.