Senior Mining Engineers - (Technical studies, mine planning, engineering design & infrastructure advisory projects)

Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable / Market-Related

Position Overview

Our client, a multidisciplinary infrastructure advisory and technical services firm, is seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to join its team based in Midrand, Gauteng.

The successful candidate will provide specialist mining engineering expertise across technical studies, mine planning, engineering design and infrastructure advisory projects. The role will involve evaluating mining operations, conducting technical and economic assessments, supporting Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) studies, and developing practical, safe and cost-effective mining solutions.

This opportunity is suited to a technically strong Mining Engineer with substantial industry experience, a sound understanding of South African mining legislation, and the ability to contribute to multidisciplinary engineering and advisory projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Mine Planning and Engineering: Develop, evaluate and optimise mine layouts, extraction strategies, production plans and operational schedules in line with project requirements.

• Technical Studies and Feasibility Assessments: Conduct and contribute to mining engineering studies, feasibility assessments, technical evaluations and economic analyses to support project development and investment decisions.

• Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) Studies: Undertake equipment utilisation and fleet assessments, evaluate replacement strategies, assess equipment requirements and provide recommendations on fleet optimisation and capital expenditure.

• Mining Operations and Productivity: Evaluate mining methods, production processes, equipment performance and operational efficiencies to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Engineering Design and Technical Advisory: Provide mining engineering input into infrastructure projects, technical reports, project assessments and multidisciplinary engineering deliverables.

• Resource and Cost Evaluation: Support mining-related cost estimates, equipment costing, production forecasting and operational or capital cost assessments.

• Health, Safety and Legislative Compliance: Ensure that engineering recommendations and project deliverables align with applicable South African mining legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and relevant environmental requirements.

• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with engineers, geologists, environmental specialists, quantity surveyors, project managers and other technical professionals to deliver integrated project solutions.

• Technical Reporting: Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, study documentation, recommendations and project deliverables.

• Project Support: Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, technical problem-solving and the development of practical, commercially viable mining solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering (BEng, BSc Eng or equivalent) – essential.

• Professional registration with ECSA as a PrEng or PrTechEng – essential.

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience in mining engineering, mine planning, mining operations, technical consulting or mining-related engineering studies.

• Demonstrable experience in mining technical studies, mine planning, HME studies or related mining engineering assessments.

• Experience contributing to feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, cost assessments or infrastructure-related mining projects.

• Sound knowledge of South African mining legislation, health and safety requirements, and applicable environmental compliance frameworks.

• Proficiency in relevant mining design, planning or engineering software, such as AutoCAD, Surpac or MineScape, where applicable.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical report-writing skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

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• Key Competencies

• Mining engineering expertise and technical problem-solving.

• Mine planning and engineering evaluation.

• HME and fleet optimisation studies.

• Technical and economic analysis.

• Project coordination and stakeholder management.

• Health, safety and regulatory compliance.

• Report writing and presentation of technical findings.

• Commercial awareness and a solutions-driven approach.

Negotiable / Market-Related based on qualifications and experience