Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Review mine designs and update where required

·         Review planning guidelines and strategies to optimise mining processes

·         Safe and efficient completion of mine planning work.

·         Generate short (weekly and monthly), medium (quarterly – six monthly) and long term mine plans (1-2 years)

·         Update and review mine schedules as and when required

·         Collaborate with the mine engineer production and mine geologists to ensure the smooth running and achievement of production targets

·         Ensure ROM stockpiling strategy is maintained and ensure adequate ore supply to the mill at all times

·         Manage geotechnical consultant and adopt recommendations for pit slopes and waste rock facility design parameters

·         Carry out conceptual mining studies on new ore bodies.

·         Oversee the preparation of weekly schedules to meet the forecasts.

·         Develop short term schedules and assist Production Engineers with implementation of designs.

·         Review costs for Life of Mine Plan and develop cut-off grades strategies for Ore Reserve Estimations and ore blocking by the geologists.

·         Deputise for the Chief Mine Engineer in his absence

• Competent in the use of mine planning and scheduling software applications.
• Good skills in spreadsheet and presentation applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Current Drivers Licence.

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all mine engineering replated tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Production and planning experience in an open pit environment
• Understanding of Geotechnical engineering.
• Ability to work effective in small professional teams.

• French (Fluent), English (Fluent), Bambara (Fluent)