Khoemacau Copper Mine – Mining Planning Engineer
Position: Mining Planning Engineer
Location: Zone 5 Mine Site, between Maun and Sehithwa, Ngamiland, Botswana
Closing Date: 27 May 2025
Overview:
JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. is looking for a highly capable Mining Planning Engineer to join its underground mining team at the Zone 5 Mine Site. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Mine Planning Engineer to develop mine designs, schedules, and production plans that support long-term operational success and safety objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
-Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, including drill and blast designs.
-Use Deswik or equivalent software to optimize production schedules and layouts.
-Conduct stope optimization, sequencing, and mine design reviews to maximize productivity.
-Collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering teams to ensure alignment of plans and daily execution.
-Monitor performance against mine plans and recommend improvements in safety, cost, and productivity.
-Uphold documentation and compliance standards related to mine planning.
Requirements and Skills:
-Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
-Proven underground mine planning experience in mechanized mining environments.
-Strong working knowledge of Deswik or similar mine planning software.
-Experience in stope optimization, scheduling, and underground design.
-Solid understanding of mining operations, geology, and geotechnical considerations.
-Strong teamwork and communication skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
-A safety-focused mindset and ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.