Mine Planning Engineer

MINE PLANNING ENGINEER ROLE PROFILE GENERAL Date October 2026 Location Gamsberg Mine Operations Technical Services / Mine Planning Job Grade Paterson D2/M6 ROLE CONTEXT Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) operates two major mining complexes in the Northern Cape: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Mine Planning Engineer to join our Mining Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient, and profitable mining operations. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The role requires strong analytical capabilities, expertise in mine planning software, and the ability to develop Life of Mine (LoM) strategies that align with business objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans and production schedules. 2. Prepare and update Life of Mine (LoM) plans and strategic mine schedules. 3. Conduct pit optimizations, pushback designs, and mining sequence evaluations. 4. Develop practical and executable mine designs that support operational requirements. 5. Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of different mining strategies, economic assumptions, and operational constraints. 6. Ensure alignment between mine plans, production targets, processing requirements, and budget objectives. 7. Generate production forecasts, mining schedules, and resource utilization plans. 8. Monitor plan compliance and identify opportunities to improve operational performance. 9. Collaborate closely with Geology, Survey, Operations, Processing, and Finance teams to optimize mine value. 10. Provide technical support for budgeting, business planning, reserve reporting, and project evaluations. 11. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in mine planning processes and methodologies. 12. Ensure compliance with applicable mining legislation, company standards, and health and safety requirements. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. · Registration as a Professional Engineer or eligibility for professional registration will be advantageous. Experience · Minimum 5–8 years' experience in open-pit mine planning and scheduling. · Demonstrated experience in: · Short-term and long-term mine planning. · Life of Mine (LoM) planning and scheduling. · Pit optimization studies. · Mine design and haul road design. · Production scheduling and sequencing. · Scenario planning and strategic mine evaluations. · Budgeting and business planning processes. Technical Competence Advanced proficiency in mine planning software such as: · RPM Mine Planner · Strong capability in mine scheduling, optimization, and resource allocation. · Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills. · Knowledge of geological modelling and resource-to-reserve conversion principles. Behavioural · Exceptional skill in people safety. Organisational Fit · Demonstrates VZI values: Trust, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Respect and Care . · Acts as a reliability expert and technical partner to mining operations. · Supports the Transformation COE’s mission of sustainable, value driven improvement. · Collaborates effectively across all mining sites.