Section Mine Planner

**Company Description**
Join us as a **Mine Planner** and take on the responsibility for drawing up short
- and medium-term plans as well as more strategic and Life of Mine plans, with the guidance of the Section Manager.

**You’re not just managing process. You’re realising potential**

Thungela Resources [Thungela means “to ignite” in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

Part of your duties, will include** **planning and Divisional Mine Planning in consultation with the production team, ensuring plans are practical and effective by working with the operational teams. You will also develop plans and schedules that optimise assets within the constraints of practical considerations for the operation.

**More of your responsibilities will include**:

- Assisting in the development of effective mine plans and schedules: 5-year, 2 year, annual, monthly and weekly forecast, with annual Life of Mine Planning and Budget Planning and with the optimisation of reserves and reconciliations
- Comparing budgeted production with historical figures and predicted figures in terms of both quality and quantity, develop realistic alternatives and recommend Cost alternatives
- Documenting all assumptions, decisions, plans and production statistics, ensure plans are aligned with reserves and provide Technical Expertise to Production team e.g., Production Targets
- Running the life of mine model to develop schedules, moves and block rankings and strategic dyke work
- Ensuring reasonable production profile for as long as possible and integration of planning and scheduling with Operations
- Identifying risks/ critical points of the plan and liaise with Operational teams to ensure Plans, Schedules and Operations are aligned
- Assisting with compilation of the annual budget presentations and documentation as well as quantifying y the financial impact of changes to business plans and strategic plans as well as clear understanding of the drivers that affect or detract value from the operations
- Assisting and participating in the effective asset optimisation of the operations Mine Planning Processes and Capabilities

**Qualifications**
- B Tech / Diploma / Degree in Mining/ Engineering or a related (NQF 7)
- AA Plc Safety Course: A3
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (UG) would be advantageous
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) would be advantageous

**Experience & Knowledge**
- Basic experience in a Mining production environment if in possession of a degree
- In-depth experience in a Mining Production environment if in possession of a Diploma
- Experience in a Mine Planning Environment will be an advantage
- Experience in Mine Planning software will be advantageous

**Additional Information**
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act, Environmental Legislation and the Minerals Act
- An understanding of the Anglo Safety, Health and Environmental Way
- An understanding of Mining Value Based Management Principles and Asset Optimisation linked to the Anglo Coal Way
- A solid understanding of the Operational value chain in Opencast / Underground Operations.
- Generalist knowledge of the different disciplines in the Mining Industry
- Fully conversant with CAD and Mine Planning Software
- Abreast of Best Practices and New Technologies relating to Mine Planning, Design and Mining Operations
- An in-depth knowledge of various mining methods and mining technologies

**Who We Are**

We’re a company that promotes an environment that inspires innovation and where people have a shared sense of purpose. Skills, experience, creativity, and agility underpin our ability to grow and thrive. This means building a diverse team of high-performing individuals who operate our sites safely, effectively and cost efficiently. Our people focus is centered on acquiring, developing and retaining the talent we need to take our business forward, safely and sustainably.

**What We Offer**

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But people want more out of their jobs than financial benefit alone. Being able to work with thought leaders, opportunities for development, strong values and a sound organisational culture all contribute significantly to a compelling employee value proposition.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

True diversity is about more than being an equal opportunities employer. It is about bringing out the best in people for the good of our business, its partners, and especially our employees. We’re committed to promoting an inclusiv