Underground Mine Planning Engineer — Hybrid Work & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to support underground operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine plans, design layouts, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of underground planning experience, proficiency in Deswik/Vulcan/Datamine, and strong analytical skills. A hybrid work arrangement balancing site visits with remote work is offered in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of underground mine planning and design experience.
• Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods (narrow reef, bulk mining).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills.
• Familiarity with geological modeling and survey data integration.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of South African mining regulations and safety standards is essential.
• Ability to interpret geological reports and mine survey data.
• Willingness to engage in hybrid work arrangements, balancing remote work with site visits to Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update short-term (daily, weekly) and long-term (1-5 year) mine plans for underground operations in Vereeniging.
• Design mine layouts, including development drilling, stope sequences, and ventilation systems.
• Perform production scheduling, considering equipment availability, ore grade, and safety constraints.
• Conduct economic evaluations of proposed mine development and extraction plans.
• Utilize mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, MineCAD) to create 3D models and visualizations.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, and operations personnel to ensure accurate and achievable plans.
• Monitor plan execution, analyze deviations, and implement adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations during the planning phase.
• Prepare reports and presentations on mine plans, production forecasts, and project feasibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the mine planning department.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Spatial reasoning

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Underground mining methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to support underground operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine plans, design layouts, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of underground planning experience, proficiency in Deswik/Vulcan/Datamine, and strong analytical skills. A hybrid work arrangement balancing site visits with remote work is offered in Gauteng.