Head of Underground Mine Surveying — Relocation Help

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading gold mining group to appoint a Chief Mine Surveyor for Welkom, Free State operations. This senior role oversees all underground surveying activities, ensures the accuracy of mine workings, defines production boundaries, and maintains spatial integrity. You will manage a survey team, implement advanced surveying technologies, and ensure regulatory compliance for safe mine planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in mine surveying, with underground emphasis.
• Professional registration with a statutory body (e.g., PLATO).
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a mining environment.
• Proficiency with mine surveying software and CAD packages.
• Knowledge of South African mining regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mine surveying department including personnel and equipment.
• Conduct underground surveys including setting out and lode tracking.
• Develop and maintain digital mine models and databases.
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and related legislation.
• Prepare survey plans, sections, and reports for management and regulators.
• Implement quality control procedures for all survey data.
• Mentor junior surveyors and provide training.
• Perform volumetric calculations for ore reserves and waste dumps.

Skills

Team leadership

Underground surveying

Data management

Spatial reasoning

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Laser scanners

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading gold mining group to appoint a Chief Mine Surveyor for Welkom, Free State operations. This senior role oversees all underground surveying activities, ensures the accuracy of mine workings, defines production boundaries, and maintains spatial integrity. You will manage a survey team, implement advanced surveying technologies, and ensure regulatory compliance for safe mine planning and execution.