Head of Underground Mine Surveying & Leadership

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development and training

Safe working environment and state-of-

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Chief Mine Surveyor for extensive underground mining operations in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the surveying department, ensure spatial accuracy for planning and safety, and implement advanced surveying technologies.

You will manage a team of surveyors, maintain survey control networks, and ensure compliance with mining regulations while driving continuous improvement and data integrity across all underground works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying or related geomatics field.
• 8–12 years in mine surveying with 3–5 years in supervision/leadership.
• Professional registration as a Professional Mine Surveyor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground mine surveying activities ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain primary survey control networks for underground operations.
• Conduct surveys of stopes, development ends, and underground infrastructure.
• Prepare and interpret survey plans, sections, and 3D models of mine workings.
• Ensure demarcation of mining boundaries and ore reserves; maintain survey records.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Underground surveying

Underground work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

GPS systems

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking a Chief Mine Surveyor for extensive underground mining operations in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the surveying department, ensure spatial accuracy for planning and safety, and implement advanced surveying technologies.

You will manage a team of surveyors, maintain survey control networks, and ensure compliance with mining regulations while driving continuous improvement and data integrity across all underground works.