Chief Mine Surveyor, Gold Operations – Lead & Relocation

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is working with a major gold producer to recruit a Chief Mine Surveyor for their Welkom, Free State operations. The role leads the surveying department, ensures data integrity for mine planning and compliance, and oversees a team of surveyors and technicians.

The successful candidate will implement advanced surveying techniques, manage budgets, and mentor staff while maintaining rigorous safety and regulatory standards in a demanding mining environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or related field.
• Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency preferred.
• 10+ years in mine surveying with underground gold mining experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Deswik, Surpac and Leica Survey Office.
• Experience with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanning.
• Strong knowledge of SA mining legislation governing surveying.
• Leadership and excellent communication skills; able to mentor others.
• Willingness to work underground in a mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct all underground and surface mine surveying activities.
• Establish and maintain mine control networks with accuracy.
• Process and interpret survey data using advanced software.
• Produce detailed mine plans, cross-sections and volume calculations.
• Liaise with planning, geology and production for survey support.
• Adopt new surveying tech including laser scanning and drone surveys.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Mentor surveyors and manage the survey team.
• Manage department budget and resources; conduct data audits.

Skills

Leadership

Mine surveying

Underground mining

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

Surpac

Leica Survey Office

Job description

Placements24 is working with a major gold producer to recruit a Chief Mine Surveyor for their Welkom, Free State operations. The role leads the surveying department, ensures data integrity for mine planning and compliance, and oversees a team of surveyors and technicians.

The successful candidate will implement advanced surveying techniques, manage budgets, and mentor staff while maintaining rigorous safety and regulatory standards in a demanding mining environment.