Specialist Mine Planning - South32, Wessels Mine - Hotazel at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• To produce an optimized and actionable Mine plan for the operation that ensures resources, equipment and infrastructure are exploited to their maximum potential. This is achieved by methodically evaluating a range of alternative mine designs and schedules.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Mining Engineering/Survey;
•  A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in mine planning of which 1 year at least in a supervisory capacity;
• In depth knowledge in Deswik, Mine Sight, MicroStation, Leapfrog software or other planning software experience is essential;
• In depth knowledge of 1SAP is essential;
• A Blasting ticket is essential;

Proficiency in the MS Office Suite is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Define the mode of operations and scope for 2-year plan;
• Produce physical schedules using relevant software for the areas to be mined on the 2 Year Plan and set up meetings to discuss those areas and implications with operational teams;
• Develop medium to short term production plans, designs, models, schedules and forecasts in conjunctions with internal customers;
• Perform quarterly forecast to accommodate any major changes to the plan;
• Monitor performance against plans and execution of Short Term Mine Plans;
• In liaison with the Senior Surveyor, perform monthly critical checklist on the plan to ensure that it adheres to all basic mine design principles and revise accordingly if there is non-compliance;
• Develop, implement, modify and maintain models to facilitate ore planning and forecast ore grades product volumes on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis;
• Ensure that plans are efficiently designed to optimize economic value;
• Compile Mine plan compliance reports;
• Well Design Work to enable all mining activities can be executed in a safe and practical manner.