Mining Projects Engineer (Shurugwi)

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and experienced persons to fill the above mentioned position on a 3 year fixed term employment contract basis, renewable subject to performance.

Reporting to the Mine Manager - Projects, the successful candidates will be responsible for assisting the Mine Manager – Projects in planning and implementing projects within the Mining Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that mining projects within the division are properly planned, budgeted for and implemented within the budgeted costs, time and quality.
• Management of projects service providers and contractors within the Mining Division.
• Generation of mining Capex budgets.
• Mining project cost control.
• Development and coaching of subordinates.
• Ensuring that all work done within the projects section is done in compliance of applicable legislation as well as company standards, policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc. Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent, from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-Graduate Development experience in an underground, hard rock mining environment of which at least 3 years should have been at Mine Captain level.
• A holder of a Full Blasting Licence.
• A working knowledge of mining software systems.
• Experience in mine planning and design work is an added advantage.
• Mining project management knowledge and experience is essential.
• Membership of a recognized engineering professional body.
• Working knowledge of safety management systems, with exposure to the NOSA SHE system being an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite is a prerequisite.
• Knowledge of the SAP ERP is an advantage.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s licence.

Other

How to Apply

Applications from persons meeting the above stated requirements together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and proof of qualifications to be submitted to: