Educational Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering.

Professional Experience:

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in open-cut coal mine planning.
2. High proficiency in mine planning software, especially Minex, as well as AutoCAD and Global Mapper.
3. Solid understanding of geotechnical and hydrogeological principles as they relate to mine design.
4. Experience with survey data integration and 3D modelling.
5. Knowledge of Mozambique mining regulations.

Other Requirements

Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).

Specific Job Responsibility: Mine Planning & Design

1. Develop detailed short-term (3-month) and medium-term (up to 2-year) mine plans and schedules.
2. Design and optimize pit layouts, haulage routes, and dump configurations to balance strip ratios and coal quality.
3. Conduct pit optimization and sequencing to maximize ore recovery and minimize waste.
4. Perform reserve estimation and mine scheduling to ensure alignment with production targets.
5. Monitor plan versus actual performance and make real-time adjustments for geological variances and equipment constraints.
6. Prepare and present technical reports, plans, and progress updates to management.
7. Ensure all mine designs comply with safety regulations, with a focus on slope stability and dump design.
8. Identify and mitigate geotechnical and hydrogeological risks through accurate planning.
9. Support environmental and mine closure planning by ensuring designs meet rehabilitation commitments. Support the HSE and Community Department to ensure that the operation Mine and Dump design are along with the Environment Management Plan (EMP).
10. Coordinate closely with geology, survey, and operations teams to align plans with coal quality targets and operational reality.
11. Integrate drone survey data and other digital tools into the planning process for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
12. Utilize and maintain proficiency in Minex, AutoCAD, and Global Mapper software.
13. Develop innovative projects to improve operational efficiency.
14. Prepare production reports: daily, weekly, monthly, and annual; as well as performance analysis;
15. Promote continuous blasting optimization practices;
16. Develop and review drilling and blasting plans;

Supervise the advancement and disposal of waste rock in the waste rock pile, in accordance with LOM.

Documentation required to be attached:

• Application Letter;
• CV;
• Academic Qualification Certificates / Diplomas
• Copy of ID Card / Passport.
  
  

CVs must be detailed and contain the following information

• Applicant's full name
• Address (district, street, house)
• Contact person (telephone and e-mail)
• Detailed work experience
• Detailed academic qualifications
• Communication skills
• References
  
  

General requirement:

• Knowledge of Computer proficiency utilization Microsoft Suite Software (word, excel, outlook, power-point and other applicable software)
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications
• Coordination capacity; Proactivity; Team work player; High level of responsibility
• Fluency in English language (written and spoken) is desirable.
• Assist the project team with site safety documentation and coordination
• Identify risks and present mitigation measures by developing and maintaining safe work procedures, essential aspects for health, safety and the environment.

General Responsibility:

• Under instruction of superiors, coordinate and perform other activities that are assigned to him/her from time to time and gives necessary support;
• The selected candidate has to abide by the safety and other ICVL policies and procedures.
• Under instruction of his superiors, coordinate and perform other activities that are assigned to him/her from time to time and give necessary support;
• Planning of short and long-term activities in order to contribute for the achievement of planned targets and objectives;
• Identify risks and present mitigation measures by developing and maintaining safe work procedures, essential aspects for health, safety and the environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex data in a clear and easily understandable manner.
• Contract management;
• Any other work assigned by management according to the organization's needs.

Interested applicants who meet the criteria are welcome to submit their applications

Minas de Benga, Lda, is an equal opportunities employer. Interested candidates should submit their application in writing by sending their CV, accompanied by a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), with copies of the respective certificates and identification documents to the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In addition to the vacancies advertised above, interested parties may submit spontaneous applications throughout the year by sending their CV to our email address mentioned above, and should state the position they wish to apply for in the subject line.

For more information, please consult the website: www.icvl.co.mz.

Applications are open until 24^th, November 2025