Mine Planning Manager

Musina - We are currently partnering with one of the Country’s biggest Diamond Mining Company, in order to recruit, retain and acquire the best possible candidates for their new Underground Mining ProjectIn order to fulfill these permanent mining/engineering vacancies, we will need the followingMine Planning Manager The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirementsJob DescriptionAs a Mine Planning Manager, you will be required to:Lead Safety by Design – create the foundation for Safe and efficient operational systems of work. Apply extensive knowledge and experience of Underground Mining systems and processes. Influence Mining Operations ensuring integrated and enabling solutions from Design through to execution. Seek opportunities to systematically support efforts in leading and improving safety in all areas of our businessWork within the Underground Mine Engineering Team and support underground technical functions to VUP. Primarily Underground Mine Planning/schedulingLead the mine planning function in developing and maintaining effective working relationships and timely collaboration with Ventilation, Geology, Geotech, Survey and Operations teamsReview, approve and deliver timely and quality key technical and planning outputs from the underground mine planning group to mining operations – including mine plans, designs, schedulesDrive the Drill and Blast function through the optimisation of the drill designsMine Budgeting and Forecasting processesDevelop systems, processes and routines for effective work and medium-short range execution planning, integrating into aligned, achievable and challenging operational tactics and work plans and schedules for Mining Operations TeamsWork within and across multi-stakeholder T&S Mining Teams, supporting other Heads, Leads, and Principles in delivering departmental and BU objectives in support of exceeding Team and BU Goals. Ensure effective team collaboration to combine our strengths, support each other to deliver targeted outcomesReview, set and finalise Life Of Mine planning, annual budgets and technical mine plans, cascading through to business tactics and short-range plans with support actions to ensure operations are supported.Drive improvement and innovation in underground mine planning processes through engagement with external stakeholders, key suppliers and OEM’s and internal business stakeholderDevelop an HR Management Plan to enhance the personal and professional development of all team members, and maximise retention, thus ensuring the sustainability of the planning functionQUALIFICATIONSExpertise must have been obtained from a formal qualification in Mining Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s DegreeDemonstrated application of academic qualifications through experience working in the field Experience & knowledge required:Extensive minimum 10 years experience of mine site-based operational, technical, and mine planning experience that de