SENIOR MINE PLANNER , Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd

SENIOR MINE PLANNER 
Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Senior Mine Planner. 
Job purpose 
To produce mining plans covering a medium to long term time-frame. A key aspect of the role will be managing the life of mine (LoM) planning process which will be updated on an annual basis and will include inputs from other MRM disciplines and the financial department. A mine planner will report to the Senior Mine Planner. The Senior Mine Planner will also oversee the short-term planning. 
Responsibilities 
Reporting to the Mining Manager, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities; 
• Develop, maintain and present the life of mine (LoM) plan to Management as and when required; • Collate the relevant MRM, metallurgical and financial inputs and when necessary run pit optimizations for updating the LoM plan; 
• Carry-out detailed pit design and scheduling for the LoM plan in order to optimize the overall plan in line with LMDC’s business strategy; 
• Give special attention to the waste stripping schedule as all waste will be used for the tailings storage facility dam wall construction; 
• Sign off mineral reserves on an annual basis; 
• Ensure that the short-term plans compiled by the Mine Planner are in-line with the LoM plan; 
• Run mining fleet simulations with TALPAC or other similar software to that suitable fleet is adequately planned in order to meet the goals of the LoM plan; 
• Initiate and manage mining related projects on an ad-hoc basis in consultation with the Mining Manager; 
• Give special attention to ore blasting fragmentation in order to reduce diamond damage; 
• Monitor and make recommendations in order to minimize mining operating costs; 
• Adhere to Security and SHE standards, policies and procedures; 
• Seek development for continuous learning and knowledge improvement for self and subordinates. 
Legal and other requirements 
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position 
• Valid driver’s license Qualifications and experience 
• 10 years’ open pit mine experience including at least 3 years in a planning role; 
• BSc.or Diploma in Mining or equivalent; 
• Sound knowledge of mine planning, scheduling and Pit Optimisation software. 
Skills and competencies 
• Excellent communication skills; 
• Strong technical problem solving skills; 
• Planning, budgeting, coordination and prioritizing; 
• Emergency response and crisis management; 
• Detail focused; • Safety conscious; 
Attributes 
• Adherence to principles of correct moral conduct; 
• Ability to manage a diverse team including contractors; 
• Ability to plan ahead and foresee possible issues that may impact on the achievement of production targets; 
• Ability to interact well with other Senior Managers especially when compiling longterm plans and cost and capital budgets. 
Application letters including a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and reference letters from recent employers should be submitted to: 
The Human Resource Department 
email address: careers@firestonediamonds.co.ls 
Liqhobong Mining Development Company 
LCCI Office Complex 
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru. 
Closing date for submission of applications is on or before Friday 5th February 2016 Start date is 1st July 2016 
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted