Senior Mine Surveyor — Lead Mine Plans & Precision (East London)

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Surveyor for our client near East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on establishing survey control, producing precise mine plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance across underground and surface operations.

You will operate advanced surveying instruments, configure control networks, and collaborate with planning engineers to provide timely, accurate data for development and production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years as a Mine Surveyor, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and software.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Surpac, Vulcan and Deswik.
• Solid understanding of geological and mining principles as related to surveying.
• Knowledge of South African mining legislation pertaining to mine surveying.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain underground and surface survey control networks.
• Conduct routine surveys for development, production and reconciliation.
• Prepare and update mine plans, sections and graphical representations.
• Operate total stations, GPS and laser scanners.
• Process survey data using standard software packages.
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers and operations to provide survey data.
• Perform volumetric calculations for ore, waste and stockpiles.
• Mentor junior surveyors and survey assistants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Training capability

Education

National Diploma/ Degree in Surveying or Geomatics

PLATO registration advantageous

Tools

AutoCAD

Surpac

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Surveyor for our client near East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on establishing survey control, producing precise mine plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance across underground and surface operations.

You will operate advanced surveying instruments, configure control networks, and collaborate with planning engineers to provide timely, accurate data for development and production.