Chief Mine Surveyor

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Housing allowance

Professional development

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Chief Mine Surveyor to lead the surveying department for operations near Upington. This senior role oversees all surveying activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal and company standards, while providing expert guidance and managing survey personnel.

You will drive the implementation of advanced surveying technologies to support mine planning, operations, and development, and you will lead strategic initiatives, mentor a

Qualifications

• Professional registration as a Mine Surveyor with a relevant South African professional body.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in mine surveying, including senior/leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of mine surveying principles, practices, and legislation.
• Proficiency with advanced surveying instruments, software (GIS/3D modeling), and data management systems.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the mine surveying team.
• Develop and implement strategic survey plans for underground and surface operations.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all survey data and mine plans.
• Oversee procurement and deployment of new surveying technologies.
• Coordinate with regulators to ensure compliance and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying

Communication

Education

Professional registration as Mine Surveyor

Tools

GIS software

3D modeling

Surveying instruments

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Chief Mine Surveyor to lead their surveying department for operations near Upington . This senior role is responsible for the overall management of all surveying activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal and company standards. You will provide expert technical guidance, manage survey personnel, and oversee the implementation of advanced surveying technologies to support mine planning, operations, and development. This is a leadership position critical to the successful execution of mining projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the mine surveying team, including surveyors and survey technicians.
• Develop and implement strategic survey plans and procedures for underground and surface operations.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all survey data, mine plans, and reports.
• Oversee the procurement and implementation of new surveying technologies and equipment.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all mine surveying legislation and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Professional registration as a Mine Surveyor with a relevant South African professional body.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mine surveying, with significant experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of mine surveying principles, practices, and legislation.
• Proficiency with advanced surveying instruments, software (e.g., 3D modeling, GIS), and data management systems.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Company vehicle and housing allowance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and contribution to strategic decision-making.
• A challenging yet rewarding role within a key mining region.
• Leadership opportunity within a reputable mining organization.