Job Description

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Mining Activity Engineer OC, D1
Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State
Internally & Externally
Ref no: NVC083/25GS
Closing date: 22 August 2025
The role:
The Mining Activity Engineer reports to the Section Manager Planning.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Compiling designs, detailed plans and short-term schedules for major mining activities on the mine
• Compiling of weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reconciliations as part of compliance to plan reporting
• Supply required information for weekly marketing and management plans
• Assist in compiling weekly review (planning) meetings presentation(s), as well as the monthly planning meeting
• Liaising with other Activity Engineers with regards to integration of mine plans
• Liaising with various other departments including, but not limited, Survey, Geology, Environmental, Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering
• Assist with annual budget/LOM process

• National Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering OR
• Relevant Opencast mining qualifications WITH recognition and recommendation for prior learning and experience

• Minimum 6 years mining experience with 2 years appointed in a relevant mining production environment appointed as a supervisor OR 2 years relevant experience as Planning Officer
• Experience with Mine Planning software including, but not limited to, 3D-dig, Microstation, Dragsim, Deswik
• Experience in assessing management principles around mining and related equipment and associated operational standards and philosophies
• Experience in relevant opencast mining areas (mine pit design, activity design [drill & blast, pre-stripping, dragline, truck & shovel, coaling], scheduling, machine performance)
• An appreciation of legislation relating to the mining industry, as well as applicable procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and variable workload
• Good analytical capabilities
• Financial budgeting skills
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills
• A high regard for safety
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Valid drivers license and own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

• Mine Managers Certificate of Competency

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• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only