Mine Planner

1w1 week ago

Sasol

Secunda, ZA · Full-time · ZAR 750,000 – ZAR 1,050,000

About this role

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through talented people, it uses expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. Joining Team Sasol puts people at the center of everything.

The role creates and compiles economical short, medium and long-term production, stonework and infrastructure deployment plans and schedules for the colliery. It includes accompanying reports to support integrated business views for strategic, budget planning and future execution. Monitoring ensures execution aligns with the plan.

Key activities involve annual strategic and budget optimal planning using geological information, mining restrictions and mine planning principles within dedicated software. Monthly 24-month rolling forecasts and work block schedules predict tons and qualities based on ground conditions. Annual asset management and water model maintenance ensure safety and compliance.

Sasol invests in employees along every stage of the career path with development opportunities. It cultivates careers in a culture embracing diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, it supports colliery targets through planning and reporting.

Requirements

Grade 12
Mining related Diploma or B Tech
Mine Overseer Certificate (preferred)
6+ years relevant experience
Proficiency in dedicated mine planning software
Application of geological information and mining restrictions
Knowledge of mine planning principles and performance targets
Data collection and analysis for planning and forecasting

Responsibilities

Perform annual strategic and budget optimal production, stonework and infrastructure planning and scheduling within dedicated mine planning software
Perform and maintain monthly 24 months rolling production and stonework forecasting plan
Plan production related activities within work block schedules, predicting future tons and qualities
Perform annual asset management for mineable reserve life of the colliery
Annually update and monthly manage the water model for safe underground dirty water storage
Comply with all license to operate requirements including Mining Rights, Environmental and Water
Support colliery to achieve set targets through production, stonework and infrastructure planning
Monthly and annually compile mine planning presentations, reports and attend relevant meetings