Shaft Planner

Company Description
- Here is an exciting opportunity to join our Platinum Business as a Shaft Planner, responsible for integrating appropriate information from all relevant mining disciplines in order to design appropriately feasible mine plans. Mine plans requested from this role are monthly, annually, 5 years (Geology, Survey and Rock Engineering).

**Zero Harm. Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.**

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

**Anglo Platinum**

**Job Description
- The focus areas for this role will be to**:

- Compile short-term plan in accordance with Life of Mine (obtained from the Chief Mine Planner in conjunction with medium term planner) and 5-year plans in conjunction with line management.
- Deliver input into new mine technical systems design / layouts / structures including capital and ad hoc projects.
- Take ownership using the MineRP Planner scheduling software on the shaft.
- Schedule the 1-year and monthly plans with input from line management including new layouts and design for project type work (extensions, new block, new ideas) on MineRP Planner
- Analyse KPIs and highlights potential high-risk areas including the Development / stoping replacement ratios and Ore reserve availability.
- Put controls in place to ensure Production plans are adhered to.

**This role is in the MRM Department at a D1 Level, reporting to the Chief Mine Planner**

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Mining qualifications that support the preparation of mine plans, such as Survey, Rock Engineering or Mining (essential)

**Knowledge, skills and experience**:

- Mining industry background with at least 2 years’ experience
- Bord & Pillar mining experience (advantageous)
- Planner experience (advantageous)
- MineRP Planner scheduling software programme skills (essentials)
- MS Office literate
- Understanding of the following disciplines: Geology, Survey, Rock Engineering, Ventilation / Evaluation.
- Business objects reporting skills required
- Understanding of mine planning procedures, including:

- Sequences
- Consequential activities
- Mining and logistics interdependencies
- Geology
- Survey
- Rock Engineering
- Financial Skills (NPV’s and IRR’s) (advantageous)
- Valid driving license code 08
- Please note if successful, you will need to undergo a Medical Fitness Test

**Additional Information
- Who We Are**
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

**What We Offer**
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.
**Inclusion and Diversity**
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
**How to Apply**

**Closing date: 04 September 2023**
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