Underground Mine Planning Engineer — Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Relocation assistance (possible)

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a Mine Planning Engineer for Randburg, Gauteng, to craft short- and medium-term underground mine plans, optimizing layouts and schedules to enhance ore recovery while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

You will collaborate with geology, survey and operations teams, employing Deswik, Vulcan or Datamine, and contribute to feasibility studies, design reviews and technical reporting in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup.

Qualificações

• BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan or Datamine.
• Strong understanding of various underground mining methods.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of geological principles and their impact on mine planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, coordinating with on-site teams.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a professional body (e.g., ECSA).
• Valid driver?s license.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and update short-term (3–6 months) and medium-term (1–3 years) mine plans for underground operations.
• Optimize mine layouts, production schedules, and stope designs to maximize ore recovery and minimize costs.
• Conduct mine design studies and feasibility assessments for new developments or modifications.
• Generate haulage profiles, ventilation requirements, and equipment utilization plans.
• Collaborate with geology, survey, and operations teams to ensure integration of plans.
• Perform volumetric calculations and reconcile production against plans.
• Utilize mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine) for modeling and scheduling.
• Ensure all mine plans comply with safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on mine planning activities.
• Support the implementation of mine plans and troubleshoot any deviations.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Formação académica

BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering

Ferramentas

Deswik

Vulcan

Datamine

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks a Mine Planning Engineer for Randburg, Gauteng, to craft short- and medium-term underground mine plans, optimizing layouts and schedules to enhance ore recovery while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

You will collaborate with geology, survey and operations teams, employing Deswik, Vulcan or Datamine, and contribute to feasibility studies, design reviews and technical reporting in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup.