Job Description
RPO Recruitment's client, a leading company based in Centurion is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Senior Mining Engineering Consultant to join their growing technical team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a mining professional with strong operational, mine planning, optimisation, design, and scheduling experience across both open-pit and underground mining environments.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse range of commodities and mining projects across South Africa and internationally. The role will involve periodic travel to client operations.
Key Responsibilities
Conducting advanced mine planning and mining engineering studies
Developing and interpreting mining models, including block modelling and re-blocking
Completing mining studies including:
Mine Works Programmes (MWP)
Life of Mine (LOM)
Medium- and Short-Term Planning (MTP/STP)
Scoping, Concept, Pre-Feasibility, and Bankable Feasibility Studies
Pit and stope optimisation
Mine design and scheduling
Equipment selection and optimisation
Mine cost modelling and operational analysis
Conducting technical audits and due diligence assessments
Supporting mining right and prospecting permit applications
Providing operational support and on-site contractor management
Driving productivity and equipment utilisation improvements
Supporting mining operational readiness initiatives
Conducting trade-off studies and option analyses
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading technical project delivery
Preparing technical reports, CPRs, and mining inputs for financial models
Facilitating workshops and engaging with clients and stakeholders
Mentoring and developing junior team members
Requirements
BEng in Mining Engineering preferred
Candidates with a strong Mine Planning background will also be considered
Professional registration as a Pr Eng advantageous, but not essential
Minimum 5 - 15 years' relevant mining industry experience
Previous consulting experience highly advantageous
Strong exposure to mining operational and technical services environments
Proficiency in mining software such as Surpac, Deswik, MineRP, or similar platforms
Experience across multiple project phases, from concept through to operations support
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to mine sites
Strong technical and analytical capability
Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent project management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and client engagement skills
Results-driven with a high level of accountability