Junior Mine Planner

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 06.08.2026

CLOSING DATE: 13.08.2026

DEPARTMENT: SERVICES

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To manage and direct the short-term planning activities of the shaft.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science (NQF Level 4) is essential.

• Geology, Survey, Mining or Mineral Resource Management Diploma/Degree is essential.

• Chamber of mine advance certificate (Survey, Rock Engineering, Ventilation) is desirable.

• 2 years' experience in Mining/Shaft environment is essential.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office package) is essential.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge in mine technical systems
• Knowledge of underground stope and development planning
• Knowledge of mine planning and related disciplines

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Custodian of the Short-term Planning process on the shaft:
• Responsible for the Short-term Planning & Booking Tool on the shaft.

• Ensures the planning process is followed in the SPBT, as per standard.
• Organising/co-coordinating of planning meetings:

• Short-term Planning Calendar – sets planning dates (e-mails and updates on system).

• Short-term Planning meetings to be held as per calendar. Reports non-compliance.

• Analyses and reports variances, from plans to actual.

• Support Datamine Process:
• § Ensures all required Workplace Names are available in SAP & SPBT.
• § Works closely with the Strategic Mine Planner regarding layouts and workplace names
• Ensures the inputs from all the users into the SPBT are to standard. Takes action if not to standard:
• § Ensures the Checklist, in preparation for the new month's planning, is given to the MRM clerk. Ensures all workplaces are created and available for the monthly planning.
• A3 Planning Sheet Compliance

• Ensures the quality and completeness of A3 planning sheets before the Mine Overseer planning meeting. Takes action if not to standard:

• Miners remarks captured

• Outstanding comments

• Generic comments

• Workplace risk ratings captured

• Outstanding Signatures on the A3.

• Managers Planning Minutes

• Associated reporting and checklists

• User training & assistance

• Attends lost blast meetings.

• Bookings: Ensures daily booking compliance.
• Updates monthly Panel status's, reporting, signoff's
• Liaises with departments and collation of data that requires changes to plan.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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