Strategic Mine Planning Engineer - Remote & On-site

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Exposure to diverse mining projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for operations near Upington, SA. You will develop and optimize production plans, translate geological models into schedules, and collaborate with geology and operations teams to maximize value while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role offers both on-site and remote collaboration opportunities, with growth potential in diverse mining projects and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in mine planning practices and sequencing.
• Proficiency with mine planning software and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update short-term and long-term mine production plans.
• Optimize mine layouts, designs, and schedules for resource utilization and economics.
• Integrate geological models and survey data into planning software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mine planning

Geostatistics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for operations near Upington, SA. You will develop and optimize production plans, translate geological models into schedules, and collaborate with geology and operations teams to maximize value while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role offers both on-site and remote collaboration opportunities, with growth potential in diverse mining projects and technologies.