Chief Mine Planner

Company Description
- Join us as Chief Mine Planner and be responsible for providing the Mine with complex specialist planning services and expertise.

**By looking after our assets, you'll become an asset too.**

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.

**Anglo Platinum**

**Job Description**:

- As Chief Mine Planner the work focus timeframe is monthly to LOM. The plans must cover all aspects within the mine’s value chain, from exploration through mining to production and ore feed.
- Provides visible felt leadership in safety, sustainable development and Anglo-American values.
- Provides specialist technical input to all mine planning horizons, to develop, model, select and optimise production and project strategies, initiatives etc.
- Identifies reports and comments on key technical issues, risks and opportunities for value add within area of expertise and impact thereof on the operation and/or project.
- Provides input into mining standards, scoping, feasibility studies, strategic planning process, long term plan options and project value tracking and monitoring.
- Custodian of mine planning standards and audits compliance from a strategic business plan perspective.
- Manages relationships effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advises and supports operations on best practices, technology, and new processes.
- Effectively shares knowledge to support operational best practice and people development.
- Responsible for LE, 3-month planning horizons and on time delivery each month
- Mine to Plan compliance
- HME function
- Mine Activity Design function
- Permitting - liaise with relevant stakeholders.
- Build, manage and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to assist in achievement of organizational goals.
- Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant support and input for production targets achievement.
- Qualifications
- A relevant National Diploma in Mining or Degree in B.Eng. Mining/Industrial Engineering/B.Sc.
- MBA will be advantageous.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Deswik mine scheduling and design software (pre-requisite)
- Other mine planning, scheduling, and design software (where applicable)
- Driver’s License: Code B (Light Vehicle)
- **Experience**:

- 10 years Post qualification experience
- Mining Operational Experience - Open Pit (pre-requisite)
- Operational experience in mine planning and related functions (+5 years)
- Experience and ability to communicate effectively.

**Additional Information
- 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.

**Background Checks**

**Inclusion & Diversity**

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfill their potential.

**How to apply**

Closing Date:10/04/2023

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