Underground Ventilation Engineer — Hybrid Work & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Ventilation Engineer to join our client in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, with a hybrid work setup. You will design and manage ventilation systems to optimize air quality, dust control, and thermal environments in an underground mining context.

The role requires a strong background in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, plus 6+ years in mine ventilation and proficiency with Ventsim software. Works across office and underground environments with SA mining regulation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mining Engineering with a ventilation specialization.
• At least 6 years' experience in mine ventilation engineering.
• Proficiency with mine ventilation software (Ventsim/Ventsim USER).
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and dust control.

Responsibilities

• Design, install and maintain mine ventilation systems for adequate airflow.
• Survey ventilation networks, dust levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Implement heat, humidity and contaminant control strategies underground.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regs for mine ventilation.
• Collaborate with management and safety to address issues and improve conditions.
• Maintain and calibrate ventilation monitoring equipment.

Skills

Ventilation design

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Dust control

Mine regulations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mining Eng (Ventilation)

Tools

Ventsim

VentSim USER

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Mine Ventilation Engineer to join our client in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, with a hybrid work setup. You will design and manage ventilation systems to optimize air quality, dust control, and thermal environments in an underground mining context.

The role requires a strong background in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, plus 6+ years in mine ventilation and proficiency with Ventsim software. Works across office and underground environments with SA mining regulation knowledge.