Coordinator Production Planning at South32

Job description

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

Responsible for ensuring that the coal mined is in accordance with agreed standards. Conducts mining visits to ensure that the coal available and delivered to stockpiles and plants is in accordance with agreed blocks and qualities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree / BTECH/National Diploma/Diploma Geology with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Mine Planning and Production Planning;
• Mine Planning software experience and knowledge, preferably in Deswik is essential;
• A valid driver’s license is essential;
• Computer Literacy in MS Office Suite is essential;
• Experience in the coal mining industry preferably both in Opencast and Underground mining is advantageous;
• Registered to professional association will be advantageous.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan and audit that the coal coming from the mines to the plants is in accordance with agreed plans;
• Liaise with mining to jointly make decisions on what to do when coal quantity and quality deviates from expected or agreed plans;
• Coordinate with operational and services departments to ensure that the planning input is of the desired standard;
• Coordinate with a wide range of key stakeholders in the plants, mines, and Business Planning, in order to achieve coal mining compliance and tracking objectives.

Applications close 7 July 2017 at 17H00