Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop with the Chief Mine Engineer the rolling six month plan in final design stage, and six to twelve months in preliminary design stage using the applicable software.
• 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.

• 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.
• Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

• Minimum 5 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.
• Long term mine planning experience
• Production and planning experience in an open pit environment
• Understanding of Geotechnical engineering.
• Ability to work effective in small professional teams.