Mine Planner

Gold One Group Limited

Mine Planner (Grading C4)

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

Responsibilities

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.”