Job Description

JUNIOR MINE PLANNER (Grading C2)

Job specification

Matric certificate (with math and science)

Diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification

2-3 years' experience in mine planning (graduate/junior level)

Exposure to surface and/or underground mining operations (advantageous)

Basic understanding of mine planning principles and production processes

Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD and Microstation)

Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel)

Proficient in English and any other of 11 official languages South African driver's license South African Citizenship Clear Criminal Record Medically fit for work in a mining environment

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, updating, and maintenance of short-, medium-, and long-term mine production plans, including daily, weekly, and monthly schedules. Develop short-term mine schedules, layouts, and sequencing to support safe and efficient operational execution. Conduct basic mine design work, including pits, stopes, panels, benches, haul roads, and development layouts using approved mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD, Microstation). Support drill-and-blast design, material movement planning, and production execution activities. Perform production data analysis to support forecasting, optimisation, reconciliation, and reporting against planned targets. Assist with geological interpretation, resource and reserve reporting, and reconciliation under the guidance of senior mine planners. Monitor compliance to mine plans and provide recommendations for improvement and corrective action. Compile planning reports, drawings, maps, and presentations for management and operational stakeholders. Collaborate with the Survey, Geology, Production, and Engineering departments to ensure alignment between planning and execution. Ensure all mine planning activities are conducted in compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable codes of practice, environmental requirements, and internal mine standards. Execute all work in accordance with prescribed standards, specifications, and best-practice guidelines. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation. * Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1's safety motto:

"Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely."