Lead Underground Surveyor — Mine Planning & Team Leadership

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life cover

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Surveyor for a major underground mining operation in Welkom, Free State. The role oversees all surveying work, ensures accuracy of mine plans, and provides critical spatial data to support safe and efficient underground mining activities.

You will lead a team of survey technicians, implement advanced surveying technologies, and ensure compliance with mining regulations and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics or related field.
• Professional registration with a statutory body in surveying.
• At least 10 years in surveying with 5 years underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground and surface surveying operations and ensure accurate spatial data.
• Develop and implement SOPs for survey practices and data management.
• Conduct high-precision underground surveys for development and infrastructure placement.
• Maintain mine models with up-to-date survey data.
• Lead, train, and mentor survey technicians and assistants.
• Operate and maintain total stations, GPS, and laser scanners.
• Prepare detailed survey reports, plans and cross-sections for management and regulators.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering and production teams for planning.

Skills

Underground mining knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Spatial data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Professional registration (LSS/Mine Surveyor)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Total stations

GPS & laser scanners

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Surveyor for a major underground mining operation in Welkom, Free State. The role oversees all surveying work, ensures accuracy of mine plans, and provides critical spatial data to support safe and efficient underground mining activities.

You will lead a team of survey technicians, implement advanced surveying technologies, and ensure compliance with mining regulations and company standards.