Section Mine Planner (Various Locations)

Thungela • Emalahleni, Mpumalanga • Posted June 18, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

The purpose of a Mine Planner is to draw up short and medium term plans as well as more strategic and Life of Mine plans, with the guidance of the Section Manager: Planning and Divisional Mine Planning in consultation with the production team, ensuring plans are practical and effective by working with the operational teams.

The focus areas for this role will be to manage and co-ordinate the following:

  • Develop plans and schedules that optimise assets within the constraints of practical considerations for the operations.
  • Assist in the development of mine plans and schedules for the operation in support of the overall business plan / strategy and preparations of effective mine plans and schedules: 5-year, 2 years forecast as well as Annual, Monthly and Weekly forecast
  • Compare budget production with historical figures and predicted figures in terms of both quality and quantity, develop realistic alternatives and ...