Principal Long Term Mine Planning - South32 ,Johannesburg

South32
Hotazel, Northern Cape, South Africa
Competitive
Mar 23, 2023
Apr 05, 2023
938033910
Permanent
Full Time
English
POSITION SYNOPSIS:

Reporting to the Lead Mine Planning, the key purpose of this role is to optimise extraction of the resource base by delivering the Life of Operation mine plan and medium-term detail for the Hotazel manganese mining operations. This role will offer a high level of management engagement, liaising directly with key stakeholders including site and functional management teams.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Mining Engineering with 10 years' experience within mining;
  • Strong technical experience in underground (bord and pillar) or open pit hard rock mining, preferably manganese operations;
  • Registration as a professional with an affiliated association as prescribed by JORC;
  • High level competency of mine planning software and systems is essential.


CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Development of optimised Life of Operations mine plans to extract maximum value of the Hotazel manganese mining operations;
  • Prepare a detailed medium-term plan and key enabling activities for the operation's physicals, development path and cost profile;
  • Interacts with various stakeholders to ensure the quality, alignment and understanding of the mine plans;
  • Develop JORC compliant Reserve statements for the Hotazel manganese mine including associated internal and external documentation;
  • Carries the legal appointment as the Competent Person for the declaration of reserves for Hotazel manganese mines;
  • Prepares Reserves risk reviews and facilitate peer review for good continuous improvement and risk management practices;
  • Provides mine planning support to Concept Studies and Projects;
  • Develops and follows planning standards and processes and supports functional excellence within Group Planning.


Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference nr at our website http://careers.south32.net

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups)

Applications close 05 April 2023 at 17H00.

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.