SUMMARY:
Job Title: Mining Engineer
Location: Mpumalanga
Job Overview:
Will be responsible for planning, designing, and optimising mining operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable extraction of mineral resources. The role supports operational performance by developing mine plans, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and implementing engineering solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and cost effectiveness. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in mining engineering, sound knowledge of South African mining legislation, and experience in modern mine planning and design systems.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: Academic Degree: A Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mining Engineering from an accredited university. Alternative Route: A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering from a university of technology is also accepted. Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (MMCC): The ultimate qualification required to legally manage and oversee mine workings. Blasting Certificate: Required early in your career to legally conduct or supervise blasting operations underground or on surface mines. Strata Control \/ Rock Engineering Certificates: specializing in deep-level gold mine stability. ECSA Registration: professional engineer (Pr.Eng) or professional engineering technologist (Pr.Tech.Eng). Deep-Level Mining Expertise: South African gold mines are among the deepest in the world; expertise in seismic activity management, shaft sinking, and high-temperature ventilation is highly valued. Legal Compliance: A strong working command of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA). Software Proficiency: Experience with mine planning and design software such as Datamine, Surpac, Studio 5D Planner, or Deswik. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans to achieve production targets and optimise resource extraction. Design and evaluate mining layouts, production schedules, and extraction methods to maximise operational efficiency and ore recovery. Monitor mining operations and recommend engineering improvements to enhance productivity, safety, and cost performance. Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), and all applicable regulations, standards, and company policies. Apply sound engineering principles to support safe mining practices, including strata control, ventilation management, and geotechnical risk mitigation where applicable. Conduct technical analyses and feasibility assessments to support operational planning, mine development, and capital projects. Utilise mine planning and design software, including Datamine, Surpac, Studio 5D Planner, Deswik, or equivalent systems, to develop accurate mine designs and production plans. Monitor production performance against approved plans and implement corrective actions to address operational variances. To apply email CVs to:
