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Job Title – Mine Planner

Description

A Mine Planner is responsible for determining the best way for a mining company to extract a resource from out of the ground.

Typical Job Activities

Assists with co-coordinating impact assessments via specialist external scientists
Assists with reporting on feedback from external scientists
Analyses the report and scrutinises the findings
Compiles a consolidated report from all the specialist external scientists
Amends the report according to shortfalls identified by the audit
Once approved, gives feedback to the client
Keeps accurate record of audit reports on file
Compiles management plans for clients
Assists with compiling of management plans for the mine covering project tasks, deadlines, mitigation and measures etc.
Ensures that legislative requirements as per the Mineral and Health & Safety Act and other related Acts are adhered to

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Related Occupations

Mining Geologist
Mining Engineer

Educational Requirements

3-4 years University/Technikon Studies which is a B Tech (Mining/Geology) or NHD (Mining/Geology) and/or Government Surveying Certificate.

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Recommended subjects: Computer Sciences and Engineering

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be able to visualise objects in three dimensions
Have good health and stamina
Be observant and objective
Have mathematical and scientific ability and aptitude
Have creativity and initiative
Be responsible
Have self-confidence
Have organisational skills
Maintain a cool head and take charge of a situation
Have speech and writing skills
Have problem solving skills
Enjoy working with others
Be flexible and adapt easily to new situations

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Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Market Competitiveness

Low

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Options

Low

International Employment Market

High

Possible Employers

Government - national, provincial, local councils and related organisations like Government mining departments as inspectors or Technikons and universities
Big private companies - Mining companies
Medium or small Companies - Mining equipment manufacturers and suppliers

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Relevant Contact Details Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
www.ecsa.co.za

Career Progress and Path

Further studies in the specific career field
Further studies in related fields
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Experience in related fields

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related fields

Employment Stability

Very stable

Reasons to consider this career

A job in government
A job in private companies
A stable job
To design things
To work with technology
To learn new things
To work with people
To face intellectual challenges
To focus on a specific field