Mine Planner (Mining / STP / WOP / Deswik / Planning ) – Rustenburg, South Africa

Job Description:

The Mine Planning Officer will be responsible for drawing up and monitoring operational daily, Weekly Operational Planning (WOP) and projects of all mining activities. Delivery of weekly 2 Week plan within a set of approved parameters including mine design, which meets and exceed the STP (Short term plan) and business objectives, considering fleet availability, equipment application, ex-pit material destinations, operations constraints by operational sequencing of waste removal and ore extraction, to ensure continuity of production output and sustainability throughout the life of mine.

Responsibilities:

• Build, complete, own and present the responsible section of the weekly operational plan
• Collate the relevant operational, MRM inputs, verify the validity, accuracy and applicability of the information
• Conduct detailed block and access designs and scheduling for the week - & short-term plan
• Provide input for the relevant processes of planning reconciliation
• Frequently visit the areas of responsibility in the pit to ensure the plan is relevant, practical and consider the physical challenges in the field
• Adhere to pit boundaries/limits with guidance from the STP, MTP and the geotechnical engineers
• Translate planning into practical pit operations and influencing WOP practicality
• Track Mine to Plan compliance and ensure WOP compliance exceed 85% etc
• Ensure and improve the quality of the WOP planning and implementation.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A BSc/BEng degree or a diploma in Mining Engineering or Mine Surveying or a similar mining qualification from a reputable institution will be advantageous.
• A Rock Breakers Certificate / Blasting Certificate will be advantageous.
• Proven mine design and planning track record and or certificates or proof of mine planning software competency.
• Minimum of 5 years in the mining industry of which a minimum of 3 years in the mine technical / planning (open pit) environment is considered essential.
• Experience with PC based mine planning packages (packages specializing in the short- term space) and Microsoft Office suite including MS Projects.
• Software knowledge & and application skill (Deswik) with is considered essential.
• Operational experience in either the open pit and or underground environment up to foreman level will be an advantage.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Employment Opportunity
• Exciting career progression pathways available
• Highly competitive salary packages and lucrative incentives and monthly bonuses
• Located close to Hartbeespoort or Rustenburg
• Department Structure / Role Positioning
  • Line supervisor: Senior Mine Planner
  • Role: Mining Planner

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Ruan Roodt

Senior Consultant

CA Mining

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