Shaft Planner at Siyanda Resources (Pty) Ltd

Siyanda Bakgatla Mine shall apply the affirmative action principals as set out in the Employment Equity Policy.

 Purpose of Role

Planning is responsible for integrating appropriate information from all relevant mining disciplines in order to design appropriately feasible mine plans. Mine plans requested from this role are monthly, annually, 5 years. (Geology, Survey and Rock Engineering).

Work of Role

• Compiles shortterm plan in accordance with LoL and 5year plans in conjunction with line management
• Schedules new layouts and design for project type work (extensions, new block, new ideas) on Cads mine / Mine 24 D
• Analyses KPI’s and highlights potential highrisk areas
• Ore reserve availability
• Schedules the 1year and monthly plans with input from line management
• Development / stoping replacement ratios
• Put controls in place to ensure production plans are adhered to

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Survey, Mine Overseer Certificate, Advanced Survey and Valuation Certificate
• Certificate in Mineral Resource Management  Advantageous

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience, as well as experience in mining planning software

Knowledge and Skills

• Cads Mine, Deswick and scheduling software programme skills compulsory
• Competence suitable to generate relevant reports from the CADS mine/Deswick schedule
• Competent in all components of the Mine Planning Process – mine design, schedule, services and resourcing the plan
• Understanding of the following disciplines: Geology, Survey, Rock Engineering, and Ventilation
• Understanding of mine planning procedures