Gold One International Limited is a mining group that is focused on developing and mining low technical risk, high margin precious metal resources in diversified jurisdictions. The company’s flagship Modder East gold mine was advanced from a greenfield exploration project through to production and is the only new mine to be built in South Africa’s histor...
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Diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification
2–3 years’ experience in mine planning (graduate/junior level)
Exposure to surface and/or underground mining operations (advantageous)
Basic understanding of mine planning principles and production processes
Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD and Microstation)
Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel)
Proficient in English and any other of 11 official languages
South African driver’s license
South African Citizenship
Clear Criminal Record
Medically fit for work in a mining environment
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation, updating, and maintenance of short-, medium-, and long-term mine production plans, including daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
Develop short-term mine schedules, layouts, and sequencing to support safe and efficient operational execution.
Conduct basic mine design work, including pits, stopes, panels, benches, haul roads, and development layouts using approved mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD, Microstation).
Support drill-and-blast design, material movement planning, and production execution activities.
Perform production data analysis to support forecasting, optimisation, reconciliation, and reporting against planned targets.
Assist with geological interpretation, resource and reserve reporting, and reconciliation under the guidance of senior mine planners.
Monitor compliance to mine plans and provide recommendations for improvement and corrective action.
Compile planning reports, drawings, maps, and presentations for management and operational stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Survey, Geology, Production, and Engineering departments to ensure alignment between planning and execution.
Ensure all mine planning activities are conducted in compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable codes of practice, environmental requirements, and internal mine standards.
Execute all work in accordance with prescribed standards, specifications, and best-practice guidelines.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation.
Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”
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