Strategic Mine Planning Engineer Hybrid/Remote

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our client in Gauteng. The role blends office collaboration with remote work flexibility in a hybrid setup.

You will develop and optimize mine plans, integrate geological and production data, and ensure safety and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mining planning experience, strong proficiency in Deswik/Vulcan/Surpac, and the ability to coordinate with geologists, surveyors, and production teams to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• 5+ years of mine planning and design experience.
• Proficient with Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac.
• Hybrid work experience and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans and schedules using industry-standard software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects and expansions.
• Optimize mine designs for efficient material movement, equipment utilization, and safety.
• Integrate geological models, survey data, and production data into mine planning processes.
• Monitor mine performance against plan and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and mine layouts for management and regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with operations personnel to ensure effective implementation of mine plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions within mining operations.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Participate in mine closure planning and rehabilitation activities.

Skills

Mine planning

Scheduling

Geology data

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our client in Gauteng. The role blends office collaboration with remote work flexibility in a hybrid setup.

You will develop and optimize mine plans, integrate geological and production data, and ensure safety and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mining planning experience, strong proficiency in Deswik/Vulcan/Surpac, and the ability to coordinate with geologists, surveyors, and production teams to translate