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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To coordinate, monitor, optimize and research safe, efficient mining processes (plan and design) in order to achieve mine production targets for continuous improvement in mining and processing efficiencies.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide input, monitor, and review mining (Drill & Blast and Load & Haul) procedures and standards to ensure adherence.
• Complete short-term mine plans in a timely manner to optimize efficiencies in mining operations.
• Liaise and integrate with Mine Maintenance Planning to optimize reliability schedules and coordinate with the Processing Plant to achieve production targets.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of short-, medium-, and long-term mining schedules to ensure alignment with Life of Mine (LOM) objectives and targets.
• Communicate and develop short-term mine plans to deliver long-term planning outcomes.
• Compile weekly and monthly plan-versus-actual reports and forecasts, and incorporate this information in quarterly updates of short-term schedules.
• Design drilling parameters such as blasthole diameters, sub-drill, angled holes, and drill patterns, and continuously research new methods for improvement.
• Analyse mining KPIs such as productivity, availability, and utilization to identify bottlenecks and recommend efficiency improvements in operations.
• Monitor execution of mining plans through compliance tracking, data analysis, and feedback to operations for continuous improvement.
• Design and review blasting parameters such as burden, spacing, powder factor, and stemming height to ensure optimal fragmentation of the ground.
• Compile, sign, and communicate the official weekly blasting schedule.
• Evaluate and model different hauling configurations and ramp accesses to optimize cycle times and hauling efficiency.
• Use and validate Fleet Management System (FMS) data to verify production performance and reconcile plan-versus-actual results.

Requirements and experience:

• BSc or BTech degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in an open pit mining environment, with at least 2 years in Mine Planning.
• Open Pit Blasting Certificate will be an advantage.
• Registration with the Engineering Council of Namibia will be an advantage.
• Code B, BE, or CE Driver’s License.

The company ONLY accept application via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:

Apply online via: Swakop Uranium Career Portal

Closing Date: 13 November 2025