Mining Scheduler (Planning Assistant) at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To assist with the development of mine production plans and project schedules and to coordinate the assignment of responsibilities.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Assist with the annual strategic and budget optimal production, stonework and infrastructure planning and scheduling within dedicated mine planning software based on agreed guidelines by applying geological information, mining restrictions, mine planning principles and demonstrated performance targets. 
• Perform and maintain a monthly 24 months rolling production and stonework forecasting plan within the dedicated mine planning software. 
• Support the planning of production related activities within work block schedules, while predicting future tons and qualities that will be delivered based on ground conditions and capacity assurance in support of coal blending and stock level management. 
• Assist with the annual asset management (mineable reserve) for the life of the colliery. 
• Annually update/maintain and monthly manage the water model for the colliery to ensure safe storage of dirty water underground. 
• Comply to all license to operate requirements that are in place (Mining Rights, Environmental, Water, Survey etc). 
• Support the colliery to achieve set targets by supporting production, stonework and infrastructure planning and scheduling. 
• Monthly and annually support the compilation of all mine planning presentations, reports and attend relevant meeting. 

Formal Education

• Post School Tertiary Diploma (South Africa / Eurasia)

Min Experience

• Experience: 2+ relevant years