Experienced Mine Surveyor – Precise Mapping & Safety

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor for a Soweto operation. The role involves accurate surveying, data processing, and collaboration with mining engineers to support safe, efficient plans for underground and surface excavations.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in Mine Surveying, SAGC Pr.MS registration, and at least five years’ relevant experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Surpac, Vulcan, and Leica Geo Office. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or diploma in Mine Surveying or Geomatics from a recognised institution.
• Professional registration as Pr.MS SAGC is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant mine surveying experience.
• Proficient with surveying instruments and software (AutoCAD, Surpac, Vulcan, Leica Geo Office).
• Strong understanding of survey principles for open-pit and underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surface and underground surveys, including setting out, control surveys, and volumetric calculations.
• Utilise surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners.
• Process survey data with specialized software to produce mine plans and digital terrain models.
• Monitor mine development and excavations, ensuring design and safety parameters are met.
• Provide survey support for drilling, blasting, and construction activities.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment; ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with mine planning and engineering teams to integrate survey data into models.
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards and mining regulations.
• Document survey activities and prepare reports as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Pr.MS SAGC registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Surpac

Vulcan

Leica Geo Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor for a Soweto operation. The role involves accurate surveying, data processing, and collaboration with mining engineers to support safe, efficient plans for underground and surface excavations.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in Mine Surveying, SAGC Pr.MS registration, and at least five years’ relevant experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Surpac, Vulcan, and Leica Geo Office. A valid driver’s license is required.