Chief Surveyor - Mining Operations

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

State-of-the-art surveying equipment

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 invites a seasoned Chief Surveyor to lead our client's mining surveying operations in Centurion. You will establish survey control, manage teams, and guide the application of advanced surveying technologies to ensure accurate spatial data from exploration to closure.

You will collaborate with engineers and geologists, uphold regulatory standards, and mentor a team of mine surveyors while balancing on-site and office duties in a challenging, precision-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with a relevant surveying body is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine surveying, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Expertise in modern surveying instruments and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, surveying data processing packages).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain precise survey control networks for all mine operations.
• Oversee and conduct topographic surveys, volumetric calculations, and as-built surveys.
• Manage the acquisition and processing of data from total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all survey data with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of mine surveyors.
• Collaborate with engineers and geologists to provide essential spatial information for mine planning and development.

Skills

Surveying data processing

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Professional registration with a surveying body

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying data processing packages

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly qualified Chief Surveyor to lead their surveying operations in Centurion. This role is instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all spatial data critical to mining activities, from exploration through to closure. The Chief Surveyor will be responsible for establishing and maintaining survey control, managing survey teams, and implementing advanced surveying technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to precision in a challenging field within the mining industry, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency through meticulous spatial management, with a blend of on-site and office-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain precise survey control networks for all mine operations.
• Oversee and conduct topographic surveys, volumetric calculations, and as-built surveys.
• Manage the acquisition and processing of data from total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all survey data with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of mine surveyors.
• Collaborate with engineers and geologists to provide essential spatial information for mine planning and development.

Requirements

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics.
• Professional registration with a relevant surveying body is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine surveying, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Expertise in modern surveying instruments and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, surveying data processing packages).
• Strong understanding of mining operations and the associated spatial data requirements.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Access to state-of-the-art surveying equipment and technologies.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A supportive work environment with clear career progression paths.