Mining Engineer – Open Pit Operations

About the role

Perseus Mining (Tanzania) Limited is looking for a Mining Engineer to support safe and efficient open‑pit mining. The role involves preparing short‑term mine plans, pit designs and production schedules, monitoring execution and providing technical support to operations, drill & blast and mine geology.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short‑, medium‑ and long‑term mine plans, pit designs, haul roads, waste dumps and other infrastructure.
• Produce excavation designs and mining instructions to support daily and weekly activities while maximising ore recovery and minimising dilution.
• Coordinate production schedules, monitor performance against budgets and implement solutions to operational constraints.
• Provide technical support on equipment productivity, cycle times and operational efficiency, and conduct field inspections.
• Analyse mining data to identify productivity improvements, cost reductions and optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, risk, environmental and regulatory requirements and participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports, dashboards and performance presentations for management.
• Collaborate with geology, survey, geotechnical, drill & blast, processing and operations teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in open‑pit mining.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and eligibility for registration with a recognised professional engineering body.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with a general mine planning and mine scheduling software package.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Tsukada software (desired).
• Knowledge of GIS software (desired).
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite.