Senior Mine Surveyor - Precision Mapping & Safety

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Field allowances

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mine Surveyor to join our client’s operations in East London. The role focuses on accurate measurement and mapping of mine workings, supporting planning, production, and safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in mine surveying, with proficiency in surveying instruments and software including AutoCAD, Surpac and MinePlan. Open-pit or underground mining experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine surveying in open-pit or underground operations.
• Degree or diploma in Mine Surveying or Geomatics is required.
• Proficiency with modern surveying instruments and software is expected.
• Knowledge of mine planning and reporting requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surface and underground surveys to establish control points and map mine workings.
• Process and interpret survey data using AutoCAD, Surpac and MinePlan.
• Prepare survey plans, cross-sections, and volumetric calculations for reporting.
• Monitor ground stability and report hazards or significant changes.

Skills

Mine surveying experience

Attention to detail

Strong technical aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Surpac

MinePlan

Total stations

GPS

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mine Surveyor to join our client’s operations in East London. The role focuses on accurate measurement and mapping of mine workings, supporting planning, production, and safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in mine surveying, with proficiency in surveying instruments and software including AutoCAD, Surpac and MinePlan. Open-pit or underground mining experience is preferred.