Underground Mine Planning Engineer - Relocation Support

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our team in George, Western Cape. The role involves translating geological models into actionable underground mine schedules and collaborating with geology, engineering, and production teams to optimize plans for safety and efficiency.

The position requires a Mining Engineering degree and at least 4 years of underground mine planning experience, with proficiency in Deswik and Vulcan.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mine plans and production schedules using specialized software.
• Optimize mine layouts, stope designs, and sequencing for underground operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining areas.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to ensure mine stability and safety.
• Monitor performance against the mine plan and adjust as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our team in George, Western Cape. The role involves translating geological models into actionable underground mine schedules and collaborating with geology, engineering, and production teams to optimize plans for safety and efficiency.

The position requires a Mining Engineering degree and at least 4 years of underground mine planning experience, with proficiency in Deswik and Vulcan.