Week Scheduler
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Job Location:
Mokopane - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Ensure setup of the mine scheduling software is adequate to cater for the required detail for various stakeholders.
- Ensure terms of reference adequate for inputs into week plans liaise with different stakeholders to ensure to ensure all assumptions are covered.
- Liaise with MAD engineers on design/tactics and execution inputs
- Use and ensure latest information such as geology design blasting blocks for the setup of the mine scheduling models.
- Do scenario runs with mine scheduling software to deliver the required production plan tonnages quality safety requirements aligned with 12-week plan.
- Consider blending ore flow (crushing and stockpiling) of different material types from 3-month plan.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to improve the short-term planning processes to minimize changes and maximize stability
- Create plans in accordance to the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Mines regulations that are within budget and directs mine production activities to achieve short-term targets.
- Partake in reconciliation processes.
- Undertake tasks as assigned pertaining to the implementation of the Anglo Operating Model in Operational Mine Planning
- Implement a purpose-driven high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.
- Ensure compliance to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative regulatory permitting) requirements.
This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Planning.
Qualifications :
- A relevant National Diploma in Mining or Degree in . Mining/ . Mining
- Deswik Packages and Other mine planning software will be advantageous
Experience Knowledge and Skills
- 3- 5 years operational experience in mining or similar industry
- 3-5 years experience in mine planning
- Demonstrable understanding of the intricacies and interdependencies involved in mine planning (inter discipline mining operations)
- Computer literacy and proficiency in mine scheduling and design software such as Deswik is a prerequisite
- Proficient skill and ability to obtain information from relevant sources & liaison with other disciplines (Survey Rock Engineer etc)
- Proficient skills in relating the outputs of the mine plans with financial implications
- Proficient skills in mine planning systems
- Proficient skills in reporting skills
Additional Information :
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender-based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 20 October 2025
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Employee Orientation
- Operational Risk Management
- Primavera
- Computer Skills
- Primavera P6
- Medical office experience
- Medical Terminology
- Schedule Management
- Production Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Medical Scheduling
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
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