Underground Mine Ventilation Engineer — Safety & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Ventilation Engineer for a mining client in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role centers on designing, implementing and maintaining ventilation systems to safeguard an underground environment, including air quality, temperature and gas management.

You will collaborate with mine planning, conduct airflow assessments, analyze data, and oversee equipment procurement and staff training on ventilation safety.

Qualifications

• Requires BSc/BE in Mining Engineering with Ventilation specialization.
• Minimum 5 years in mine ventilation engineering, preferably underground.
• Proficiency with ventilation modeling software (VENTSIM, VDA).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain mine ventilation networks and systems.
• Conduct airflow surveys, pressure readings, and air quality monitoring.
• Analyze data to assess performance and identify improvements.
• Develop strategies for dust suppression and contaminant control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with planning and operations to integrate ventilation needs.
• Manage procurement and maintenance of ventilation equipment.
• Deliver training on ventilation safety to staff.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare reports on ventilation performance and safety compliance.

Skills

Ventilation engineering

Underground mining

Ventilation modeling software

Air quality

Dust control

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BEng/BSc Mining Engineering

Tools

VENTSIM

VDA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Ventilation Engineer for a mining client in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role centers on designing, implementing and maintaining ventilation systems to safeguard an underground environment, including air quality, temperature and gas management.

You will collaborate with mine planning, conduct airflow assessments, analyze data, and oversee equipment procurement and staff training on ventilation safety.