CA Global
Reference No. LB2544
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Mine Engineer to support site operations through detailed mine planning and engineering. This role will be responsible for developing short- and long-term mine plans, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring designs align with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations teams to deliver practical engineering solutions that drive performance and support the overall success of the mine.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and build high-performing, distributed teams, ensuring compliance with current legislation, conducting managerial interviews, holding regular 1:1s, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of psychological safety.
- Plan and execute long-term operational strategies that benefit both the team and mine operations, while driving significant results across multiple teams.
- Develop and implement detailed short-range mine plans, starting with surface operations and progressing to underground mining, aligning plans with production goals.
- Provide comprehensive technical engineering support, including drilling and blasting engineering, land surveying, process optimization, and project engineering management.
- Create, maintain, and update detailed maps, cross sections, and records using geological, topographic, cost, and production data to support mining operations and reporting.
- Work closely with mining staff to conduct, monitor, and optimize mining activities such as blending, transport, and overall production processes.
- Estimate, analyze, and report costs related to production, maintenance, equipment, and the development of mining properties to support budgeting and financial planning.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures, ensuring that all contracts comply with company policies and relevant governmental regulations.
- Support and uphold environmental, health, and safety policies, actively assisting with governmental inspections, corporate audits, and ensuring operational compliance.
- Collaborate with geologists to map geological disturbances and anomalies in affected mining areas, aiding in accurate resource assessment.
- Drive team performance by drafting and monitoring quarterly OKRs and mining KPIs, providing clear, regular feedback and supporting continuous professional development.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements, including participating in incident management on-call rotations to help meet company availability goals.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, geomatics, geology, or civil engineering or related fields.
- Experience in surface mining, short range mine planning, drilling and blasting, geological modelling, and surveying.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer is an advantage.
If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Nthabeleng Mohlala at nmohlala@camining.com
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Nthabeleng Mohlala
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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