Senior Mining Engineering Consultant Mining Industry

RPO Recruitments client a leading company based in Centurion is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Senior Mining Engineering Consultant to join their growing technical team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a mining professional with strong operational mine planning optimisation design and scheduling experience across both open-pit and underground mining environments. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of commodities and mining projects across South Africa and internationally. The role will involve periodic travel to client operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting advanced mine planning and mining engineering studies
• Developing and interpreting mining models including block modelling and re-blocking
• Completing mining studies including:
  • Mine Works Programmes (MWP)
  • Life of Mine (LOM)
  • Medium- and Short-Term Planning (MTP/STP)
  • Scoping Concept Pre-Feasibility and Bankable Feasibility Studies
• Pit and stope optimisation
• Mine design and scheduling
• Equipment selection and optimisation
• Mine cost modelling and operational analysis
• Conducting technical audits and due diligence assessments
• Supporting mining right and prospecting permit applications
• Providing operational support and on-site contractor management
• Driving productivity and equipment utilisation improvements
• Supporting mining operational readiness initiatives
• Conducting trade-off studies and option analyses
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading technical project delivery
• Preparing technical reports CPRs and mining inputs for financial models
• Facilitating workshops and engaging with clients and stakeholders
• Mentoring and developing junior team members

Requirements:

• BEng in Mining Engineering preferred
• Candidates with a strong Mine Planning background will also be considered
• Professional registration as a Pr Eng advantageous but not essential
• Minimum 515 years relevant mining industry experience
• Previous consulting experience highly advantageous
• Strong exposure to mining operational and technical services environments
• Proficiency in mining software such as Surpac Deswik MineRP or similar platforms
• Experience across multiple project phases from concept through to operations support
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to mine sites
• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Results-driven with a high level of accountability

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

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• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
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