Job Summary Reporting to the Mine Planner, the Junior Mine Planner supports the creation, updating, and optimization of underground mine designs and schedules. This role combines CAD work, production data analysis, and technical drafting to ensure development and extraction strategies remain accurate and aligned with actual underground conditions. It is a developmental position designed to build strong technical competencies in mine design, survey integration, and production forecasting.<\/p>\n
Job Summary
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Job Summary<\/p>\n
Type: full-time
\nLocation: Gaborone
\nCategory: Mining
\nClosing Date: 2026-05-05<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
The junior planner updates 3D mine models, drafts development designs, assists in preparing drilling and blasting layouts, and compiles daily\/weekly production reconciliation reports.
\nThe role requires close collaboration with surveyors, geologists, and production teams to ensure that as-built data is correctly incorporated into planning models.
\nAdditional duties include analyzing production variances, assisting with ventilation and infrastructure layouts, checking drilling accuracy maps, and preparing technical drawings for operational crews.
\nThe planner also supports short\u2011term scheduling, monitors development progress against the plan, and helps identify potential design or sequencing conflicts.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
A Degree in Mining Engineering and ERB Graduate registration are required.
\nThree years of experience in underground mining, CAD modeling, or mine design support is preferred.
\nStrong spatial reasoning and computer literacy (Deswik, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project) are preferred.<\/p>\n
How to Apply
\nTo apply, please visit: recruit.grouprmining.com<\/p>\n
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