Mine Planner

Job specification

• Matric certificate (with math and science)
• Diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification
• Advance certificate in Drafting, MineRP, Mine Design & Scheduling
• 4–5 years’ experience in mine planning
• Exposure to surface and/or underground mining operations (advantageous)
• Basic understanding of mine planning principles and production processes
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD and Microstation)
• Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel)
• Proficient in English and any other of 11 official languages
• South African driver’s license
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically fit for work in a mining environment

• Develop short-term mine schedules, layouts, and sequencing to support safe and efficient operational execution.
• Design and optimise pit layouts, sequencing and production schedules.
• Integrate geological and survey data into mine planning and scheduling
• Use mine planning and scheduling software to develop and update operational plans (e.g. MineRP CAD, Microstation).
• Monitor plan compliance and adjust schedules based on operational requirements and constraints.
• Collaborate with geological, surveying and production teams to ensure aligned planning outputs.
• Provide planning inputs to support decision-making, reporting and operational performance improvement.
• Support drill-and-blast design, material movement planning, and production execution activities.
• Perform production data analysis to support forecasting, optimisation, reconciliation, and reporting against planned targets.
• Compile planning reports, drawings, maps, and presentations for management and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure all mine planning activities are conducted in compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable codes of practice, environmental requirements, and internal mine standards.
• Execute all work in accordance with prescribed standards, specifications, and best-practice guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”