Chief Surveyor – Mining Ops Lead (Surface/Underground)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing support

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Chief Surveyor to lead the surveying department near Upington, Northern Cape. The role oversees surface and underground surveying, data integrity, and technology deployment across mining operations and exploration projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mine surveying, strong leadership, and expertise with AutoCAD, Deswik, Surpac, and Trimble tools, plus GIS acumen and drone surveying experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in Surveying/Geomatics with professional registration preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in mine surveying, surface and underground environments.
• Strong leadership and team-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surveying department across all mining operations and projects.
• Set surveying standards, ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee field tasks: boundary surveys, topography, volumetrics; integrate with mine planning and geology models.
• Maintain calibration and use of total stations, GPS, scanners, and drones.
• Develop survey procedures compliant with industry regulations and best practices.
• Mentor junior surveyors and survey technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

GIS concepts

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

Surpac

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Chief Surveyor to lead the surveying department near Upington, Northern Cape. The role oversees surface and underground surveying, data integrity, and technology deployment across mining operations and exploration projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mine surveying, strong leadership, and expertise with AutoCAD, Deswik, Surpac, and Trimble tools, plus GIS acumen and drone surveying experience.