Mine Pit Design Engineer

As our Mine PIT Design Engineer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure that planning designs comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and the mines regulations while staying within the production budget to achieve targets effectively.
• Adjust the designed plans promptly whenever geological deviations occur ensuring that the redesigns are accurate budget-friendly and comply with the long-term plans requirements including road electrical and water network positioning.
• Adapt the plans based on geological deviations market trends and fluctuations to provide valuable inputs to the bigger mine plan picture and ensure optimal and economical production output.
• Manage the sections expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Build manage and maintain healthy stakeholder relationships to achieve organisational goals.
• Consult with stakeholders to gather relevant support and input for achieving production targets.

This role is in Technical & Integrated Planning (T&IP) department on a Band 6 (D2/D3) level reporting to the Section Manager Mine Planning.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical
• National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6)
• B-Degree/B Tech in Mining Engineering (NQF7) is preferred
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Current technical knowledge with 3-5 years of operational Mine Planning experience.
• Demonstrates a profound understanding of geological and geotechnical landscapes applying this knowledge to resolve complex technical and operational challenges in mine layout design and planning.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the mining lifecycle value chain and the impact of mining activities on business and operational performance.
• Multidisciplinary technical knowledge to design engineer and evaluate the performance of ventilation plans ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Understands and manages combined operational impacts on the environment such as transport noise and vibrations.

Additional Information :

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve peoples lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time