Underground Mine Planner: Design, Schedule & Optimize

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life assurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join a leading mining operation in Gauteng (Tembisa). The role focuses on developing short-term and long-term underground mine plans, using Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac to optimize layouts and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and at least 6 years of underground planning experience, with a strong safety mindset and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of underground mine planning and operations experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term (weekly/monthly) and long-term (annual/5-year) mine plans.
• Design and optimize underground mine layouts, including access routes, stopes, and pillars.
• Use Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac for 3D modeling and scheduling.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas.
• Collaborate with operations, geological, and engineering teams to ensure plan alignment.
• Perform geotechnical assessments and input into ground support designs.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and budget forecasts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join a leading mining operation in Gauteng (Tembisa). The role focuses on developing short-term and long-term underground mine plans, using Deswik, Vulcan and Surpac to optimize layouts and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and at least 6 years of underground planning experience, with a strong safety mindset and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.