Strategic Mine Planning Leader — Hybrid & Growth Focus

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer in Sandton with a strong focus on mine planning to drive strategic plans for safe, cost-effective resource extraction. You will collaborate with geological, operations and financial teams to develop short- and long-term mine plans and to oversee capital projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mine planning, proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac, and proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams, delivering data-driven plans that improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update mine plans and production schedules.
• Optimize designs and sequences to maximize recovery and minimize costs.
• Prepare technical reports, budgets, and presentations for planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and geotechnical teams.
• Stay current with mining technology and best practices.

Skills

Mine planning

Data analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer in Sandton with a strong focus on mine planning to drive strategic plans for safe, cost-effective resource extraction. You will collaborate with geological, operations and financial teams to develop short- and long-term mine plans and to oversee capital projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mine planning, proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac, and proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams, delivering data-driven plans that improve