Junior Mine Planner

About the Company

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a tin mining company located in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province of Rwanda. We are recruiting competent, qualified, and experienced staff for the following position.

Position Details

Department: MRM

Reports To: Mine Planning Engineer

Location: Rutongo Mines, Rwanda

Job Purpose

The Junior Mine Planner supports the mine planning team by assisting in the development of short-term production plans, data analysis, and technical reporting. This role helps ensure efficient and safe extraction of mineral resources while gaining practical experience in mine design and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in line with operational targets
• Support mine design tasks such as underground layout updates, drilling and blasting plans, and infrastructure alignments
• Update planning models and schedules with survey, geology, and production data
• Monitor plan compliance and report deviations to supervisors
• Maintain mine planning files and databases with accurate and up-to-date information
• Contribute to reconciliation reporting between planned versus actual performance
• Assist in preparing maps, drawings, and technical reports for internal use and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, and mining teams to support smooth execution of mine plans
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality standards in all planning activities
• Actively learn industry tools, mining software, and best practices to develop into a fully independent mine planner
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisors and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field
• 0–3 years' experience in mining operations or mine planning
• Basic knowledge of mining methods and production processes
• Familiarity with mining software and technical tools