SUMMARY:

Planning Officer – Mining

📍 North West, Rustenburg
💰 Salary: R50 000 per month
Our client in the mining sector is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Planning Officer to join their operation in Rustenburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring short- to medium-term mine planning to ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering or related qualification
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a mining planning role
• Previous mining contractor experience (non-negotiable)
• Experience in underground mining (platinum environment advantageous)
• Proficient in mine planning software (e.g. MineRP, Deswik, Datamine, Surpac or similar)
• Advanced MS Excel and reporting skills
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health & Safety Act
• Valid Driver’s License

Advantageous:

• Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency
• Exposure to mechanised and/or conventional underground operations
• Experience in budgeting, cost tracking and contractor performance monitoring

Advantageous:

• Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency
• Exposure to mechanised and/or conventional underground operations
• Experience in budgeting and cost tracking

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term and medium-term mine plans
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly production schedules
• Monitor production performance against plan and report variances
• Coordinate planning inputs with Mining, Engineering, Geology and Survey departments
• Identify production bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions
• Track equipment availability and optimise resource utilisation
• Participate in planning and production meetings
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards
• Prepare detailed operational and planning reports

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Sound decision-making capability

 

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