Strategic Mining Planning Leader - Open Pit & Underground

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mining Engineer - Planning in Cape Town to lead long-term strategic mine plans across open-pit and underground operations. You will optimize resource use, evaluate feasibility studies, and drive value through innovative planning methods.

You will mentor a team of mining engineers, collaborate with operations and executives, and ensure plans align with business goals while incorporating geotechnical and environmental constraints. Master’s degree preferred; Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or related field); Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 12 years in mine planning and engineering with track record in strategic planning for complex mining operations.
• Extensive experience with industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term strategic mine plans (5–20 years) for open-pit and underground operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Optimize mine designs, production schedules, and resource allocation to maximize value and minimize costs.
• Utilize Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and modeling techniques for planning.
• Integrate geological data, geotechnical constraints, and environmental considerations into plans.
• Lead and mentor a team of mine planning engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and executive management to align plans with execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Team mentoring

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Mining Engineering (Bachelor's)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mining Engineer - Planning in Cape Town to lead long-term strategic mine plans across open-pit and underground operations. You will optimize resource use, evaluate feasibility studies, and drive value through innovative planning methods.

You will mentor a team of mining engineers, collaborate with operations and executives, and ensure plans align with business goals while incorporating geotechnical and environmental constraints. Master’s degree preferred; Pr.Eng.