PermanentMining & Resources

Mine Planner (Chrome Experience Required)

Hire Resolve

Location
Rustenburg, North West
Contract
Permanent
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Mine Planner to join a mining company, a client of the recruitment firm Hire Resolve, based in North-West. The position involves leading the entire mine planning function, from Life-of-Mine (LOM) strategies to daily operational plans. The core objective is to ensure safe and optimal ore extraction, effective grade control, proper dilution management, and adherence to all relevant mining legislation and standards. Hire Resolve is a South African recruitment company specializing in placing professionals across various industries, including mining. **What you will do** * Develop and maintain Life-of-Mine (LOM), business plans, and annual mining budgets. * Conduct pit optimisation and mine design specifically for Chrome ore deposits. * Design pits, ramps, haul roads, waste dumps, and ROM stockpiles. * Support Ore Reserve declarations and Competent Persons Reports. * Evaluate the transition from open-pit to underground mining where necessary. * Prepare long-, medium-, and short-term mining schedules. * Plan ore tonnes, grades, waste stripping, and fleet requirements. * Develop grade control and blending strategies to meet product specifications. * Optimise haulage requirements and contracted mining fleet utilisation. * Prepare Design Compliance to Plan (DCP) layouts and survey instructions. * Integrate geological, survey, and geotechnical information into mine planning. * Manage mine reconciliation between the model, plan, and actual results. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * Degree in Mining Engineering * Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency - Advantageous * Blasting Certificate - Advantageous * Minimum 15 - 20 years' experience within the mining industry * Minimum 6-10 years' experience in Chrome open-pit mine planning * Experience with mine planning software such as Surpac, Datamine, Vulcan, Deswik, Minescape, Whittle, MineSched or AutoCAD * Knowledge of SAMREC, MPRDA, MHSA and DMRE requirements * Valid Driver's License **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Mine Planner with a Degree in Mining Engineering and a Grade 12 qualification. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the mining industry (15-20 years), with a significant portion (6-10 years) specifically in Chrome open-pit mine planning. Proficiency in various mine planning software and knowledge of relevant mining legislation and requirements (SAMREC, MPRDA, MHSA, DMRE) are essential. A valid Driver's License is also required. Candidates who possess a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency and/or a Blasting Certificate will be at an advantage. The role requires leadership in comprehensive mine planning from LOM to daily operations, focusing on safety, optimisation, grade control, dilution, and compliance. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/building-construction-mining/other-building-construction-mining/rustenburg/mine-planner-chrome-experience-required-id-7594460 Source: jobmail

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  • At least 6 years of experience.
  • AutoCAD
  • Agile / Scrum

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Job description

Description: Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Mine Planner to join their mining company based in North-West. You will be responsible for leading the full mine planning function from Life-of-Mine (LOM) planning through to daily mining plans, ensuring safe and optimal ore extraction, effective grade control and dilution management, and compliance with relevant mining legislation and standards. Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain Life-of-Mine (LOM), business plans and annual mining budgets. * Conduct pit optimisation and mine design for Chrome ore deposits. * Design pits, ramps, haul roads, waste dumps and ROM stockpiles. * Support Ore Reserve declarations and Competent Persons Reports. * Evaluate the transition from open-pit to underground mining where required. * Prepare long-, medium- and short-term mining schedules. * Plan ore tonnes, grades, waste stripping and fleet requirements. * Develop grade control and blending strategies to meet product specifications. * Optimise haulage requirements and contracted mining fleet utilisation. * Prepare Design Compliance to Plan (DCP) layouts and survey instructions. * Integrate geological, survey and geotechnical information into mine planning. * Manage mine reconciliation between model, plan and actual results. Requirements: * Grade 12 * Degree in Mining Engineering * Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency - Advantageous * Blasting Certificate - Advantageous * Minimum 15 - 20 years' experience within the mining industry * Minimum 6-10 years' experience in Chrome open-pit mine planning * Experience with mine planning software such as Surpac, Datamine, Vulcan, Deswik, Minescape, Whittle, MineSched or AutoCAD * Knowledge of SAMREC, MPRDA, MHSA and DMRE requirements * Valid Driver's License Benefits: * Salary: Negotiable * Paid Time Off (PTO) (If Applicable) Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move * Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. * Apply for this role today, contact Janoke Booysen or Menina Campher at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn * You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  mining@hireresolve.za.com We will contact you telephonically in 5 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise. Hire Resolve IT/Computer Recruiter About Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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