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Mining Activity Engineer OC, D1

Seriti, Klipspruit New Largo, Mpumalanga

Internally & Externally

Ref no: KNL011/25GS

Closing date: 08 May 2025

The role:

The Mining Activity Engineer reports to the Section Manager Planning.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Compiling designs, detailed plans and short-term schedules for major mining activities on the mine
• Compiling of weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reconciliations as part of compliance to plan reporting
• Supply required information for weekly marketing and management plans
• Assist in compiling weekly review (planning) meetings presentation(s), as well as the monthly planning meeting
• Liaising with other Activity Engineers with regards to integration of mine plans
• Liaising with various other departments including, but not limited, Survey, Geology, Environmental, Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering
• Assist with annual budget/LOM process

Requirements:

Qualification:

• National Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering OR
• Relevant Opencast mining qualifications WITH recognition and recommendation for prior learning and experience

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ mining experience with 2 years appointed in a relevant mining production environment appointed as a supervisor OR 2 years relevant experience as Planning Officer
• Experience with Mine Planning software including, but not limited to, XPAC, 3D-dig, Microstation, Talpac, Dragsim, Deswik
• Experience in assessing management principles around mining and related equipment and associated operational standards and philosophies
• Experience in relevant mining areas (mine pit design, activity design [drill & blast, pre-stripping, dragline, truck & shovel, coaling], scheduling, machine performance)
• An appreciation of legislation relating to the mining industry, as well as applicable procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and variable workload
• Be willing and able to work overtime and over weekends if and when the requirement arises
• Good analytical capabilities
• Financial budgeting skills
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills
• A high regard for safety
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency

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• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
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