Underground Mine Surveyor - Growth & Benefits

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth

Job summary

Unknown Company in Queenstown is seeking a Mine Surveyor to support underground operations. The role involves mapping underground workings, monitoring development, and ensuring adherence to mine layouts with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The candidate will prepare survey plans, stake out development areas and liaise with planning engineers and geologists to provide essential spatial data for mine planning and production.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Professional registration with a relevant SA body (e.g., PLATO).
• A minimum of 4 years in underground mine surveying.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Deswik CAD and Leica Geo Office.
• Strong understanding of mining methods and surveying requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys of underground mine workings, including development and stopes.
• Prepare survey plans, sections and digital models of underground excavations.
• Stake out planned development and production areas per mine plans.
• Monitor ore tonnages and mine volumes for production and inventory.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of survey data and control networks.
• Operate total stations, DGPS, and scanners; maintain equipment.
• Coordinate with mine planning engineers, geologists and operations staff.
• Adhere to safety regulations for surveying in mining environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik CAD

Leica Geo Office

Job description

Unknown Company in Queenstown is seeking a Mine Surveyor to support underground operations. The role involves mapping underground workings, monitoring development, and ensuring adherence to mine layouts with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The candidate will prepare survey plans, stake out development areas and liaise with planning engineers and geologists to provide essential spatial data for mine planning and production.