Chief Open-Pit Mine Surveyor: Tech-Driven Leadership

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Housing allowance

Performance bonuses

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chief Surveyor to lead the surveying department for open pit mining near Nelspruit. You will oversee all survey activities, ensure accuracy in mine planning, execution, and reconciliation, and manage a team of surveyors using advanced technologies.

You will implement drone surveying, laser scanning, and modern software to deliver precise spatial data. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills within a large mining operation in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• 8+ years of mine surveying experience, especially open pit operations.
• Professional registration with PLATO or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the mine surveying team, including performance management.
• Oversee open pit surveying, mapping, boundary definitions, and volume calculations.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy of mine plans and reconciliation reports.
• Implement drone surveying and laser scanning technologies.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, geologists, and operations.
• Prepare statutory survey reports and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Spatial data analysis

Drone surveying

Laser scanning

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Surpac

Deswik

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Chief Surveyor to lead the surveying department for open pit mining near Nelspruit. You will oversee all survey activities, ensure accuracy in mine planning, execution, and reconciliation, and manage a team of surveyors using advanced technologies.

You will implement drone surveying, laser scanning, and modern software to deliver precise spatial data. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills within a large mining operation in the