Mine Planner (Short Term) at Barberton Mines

Description

• Design and Schedule 3year production budget Plans.
• Design mining layouts, development ends, stopes, and infrastructure using Studio UG.
• Create and update production schedules in EPS to meet mining targets and resource availability. (Monthly Roling Plan)
• Ensure plans comply with geotechnical, ventilation, safety, and operational requirements.
• Monitor actual mining progress against plan and identify variances.
• Adjust schedules and designs to accommodate changing conditions underground.
• Coordinate with geology, survey, ventilation, engineering, and operations teams.
• Calculate and report production forecasts, tonnes, grades, and equipment requirements.
• Optimize mining sequences to maximize ore recovery and operational efficiency.
• Produce mine planning reports, schedules, and presentation materials for management.
• Monitor daily production bookings and send reports to management.

Requirements

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or Adult Senior Certificate)
• Mining Engineering degree, Advanced Survey or Certificate in MRM / Planning will be advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a metalliferous mining environment in a planning role.
• Proficient in Studio UG/EPS
• Experience with Mineware Production booking system
• Proficient in Microsoft office package
• Valid Certificate of physical fitness
• Driver’s license with own transport