Principal Long Term Mine Planning at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• Reporting to the Lead Mine Planning, the key purpose of this role is to optimise extraction of the resource base by delivering the Life of Operation mine plan and medium-term detail for the Hotazel manganese mining operations. This role will offer a high level of management engagement, liaising directly with key stakeholders including site and functional management teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Mining Engineering with 10 years’ experience within mining;
• Strong technical experience in underground (bord and pillar) or open pit hard rock mining, preferably manganese operations;
• Registration as a professional with an affiliated association as prescribed by JORC;
• High level competency of mine planning software and systems is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Development of optimised Life of Operations mine plans to extract maximum value of the Hotazel manganese mining operations;
• Prepare a detailed medium-term plan and key enabling activities for the operation’s physicals, development path and cost profile;
• Interacts with various stakeholders to ensure the quality, alignment and understanding of the mine plans;
• Develop JORC compliant Reserve statements for the Hotazel manganese mine including associated internal and external documentation;
• Carries the legal appointment as the Competent Person for the declaration of reserves for Hotazel manganese mines;
• Prepares Reserves risk reviews and facilitate peer review for good continuous improvement and risk management practices;
• Provides mine planning support to Concept Studies and Projects;
• Develops and follows planning standards and processes and supports functional excellence within Group Planning.