Mine Planner (Imp)
Company: Sasol
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Posting Date: 9 January 2025
Closing Date: 23 January 2025
Business Unit: EMI: Mining
Purpose of Job
To create and compile short, medium, and long-term production, stonework, and infrastructure deployment plans for the colliery. This includes generating accompanying reports to support strategic, budget planning, and future execution while ensuring execution aligns with the plan.
Key Accountabilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Perform strategic and budget optimal planning and scheduling of production, stonework, and infrastructure using dedicated mine planning software.
- Apply geological information, mining restrictions, and performance targets to create realistic, efficient schedules.
- Maintain a 24-month rolling forecast for production and stonework within the mine planning software.
- Plan production-related activities within work block schedules, considering future tons and qualities based on ground conditions and capacity.
- Conduct annual asset management for the life of the colliery, including mineable reserves.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with all license-to-operate requirements, including Mining Rights, Environmental, Water, and Survey regulations.
- Annually update and manage the water model for safe storage of dirty water underground.
Reporting & Meetings
- Support colliery targets by assisting with production, stonework, and infrastructure planning and scheduling.
- Prepare monthly and annual mine planning presentations and reports.
- Attend relevant meetings and provide strategic insights to key stakeholders.
Formal Education & Experience
Formal Education
- Grade 12
- Mining-related Diploma or B Tech
- Mine Overseer Certificate (preferred but not essential)
Experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience in mine planning.
Required Skills & Competencies
Behavioral Competencies (BC)
- Communicates Effectively
- Resourcefulness
- Verbal Communication
- Manages Complexity
- Situational Adaptability
- Action-Oriented
Technical Competencies (TC)
- Action Planning
- Policies and Procedures
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Planning and Organization
Why Join Sasol?
- Global Impact: Work with a leader in chemicals and energy, with a rich 70-year heritage.
- Career Development: Access opportunities to cultivate your career in an inclusive, dynamic environment.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Be part of a company that embraces diversity and recognizes its value for growth and success.
How to Apply
Submit your application by 23 January 2025 via Sasol’s recruitment portal. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.
If you do not hear from Sasol within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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