Chief Surveyor - Mining Operations & Spatial Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Relocation assistance

International travel

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Housing and vehicle benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Chief Surveyor to lead the surveying department in Sandton, Gauteng. This senior role directs strategy and execution across multiple mining sites, ensuring data accuracy, professional standards, and safety in all survey activities.

You will manage a team of survey professionals, shape policies, budgets, and stakeholder interfaces with regulators and consultants. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Mine Surveying or Geomatics, SAGC Pr.Surv registration, and 12+

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Professional registration as a Pr.Surv with SAGC or equivalent.
• 12+ years in mine surveying, including at least 5 years in senior management.
• Extensive knowledge of underground/open-pit surveying, geodetic control, photogrammetry & 3D laser scanning.
• Proficiency in Leica, Trimble, AutoCAD, GIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to the surveying team across mining operations.
• Develop and implement surveying policies, procedures, and standards for accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee establishment and maintenance of primary survey control networks for all mining areas.
• Manage the collection, processing, and interpretation of survey data for mine planning, design, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with South African legislation, regulations, and professional body requirements.
• Review and approve mine plans, sections, and spatial reports generated by the department.
• Manage the surveying budget, including equipment and software procurement.
• Liaise with regulators and consultants on surveying matters.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the team.
• Ensure safe execution of all surveying activities with strong health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

Master's degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Leica

Trimble

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Chief Surveyor to lead the surveying department in Sandton, Gauteng. This senior role directs strategy and execution across multiple mining sites, ensuring data accuracy, professional standards, and safety in all survey activities.

You will manage a team of survey professionals, shape policies, budgets, and stakeholder interfaces with regulators and consultants. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Mine Surveying or Geomatics, SAGC Pr.Surv registration, and 12+