Hybrid Bi Architect: Dashboards, Etl & Data Warehousing

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chief Surveyor to lead remote survey data management and QA/QC across multiple mine sites. You will establish data standards, guide site survey teams, and maintain data integrity for planning and operations, with periodic on-site involvement in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate holds a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification with 10+ years in mine surveying, strong GIS/software skills, and a proven ability to lead remote teams while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• PLS certification required.
• 10+ years in mine surveying with data management and QA/QC.
• Experience with GIS, data processing, and surveying software.
• Strong grasp of geodetic principles and coordinate transformations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust data management systems and QA/QC protocols for all survey data.
• Oversee the processing, validation, and archiving of survey data from various mining operations.
• Provide technical leadership and support to on-site survey teams, remotely diagnosing and resolving issues.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in the application of geodetic control and coordinate systems.
• Review and approve key survey deliverables, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of emerging surveying technologies and data management best practices.

Skills

Land surveying

QA/QC

Data management

Geodetic principles

Coordinate transformations

GIS platforms

Surveying software

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification

Tools

Data processing

Modeling

Spatial data management

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Surveyor to lead their remote survey data management and quality assurance efforts. This role is critical for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of spatial data essential for mine planning, resource estimation, and operational control across multiple sites. You will be responsible for establishing and enforcing data standards, implementing advanced QA/QC protocols, and providing high-level technical guidance to site survey teams. While the core function involves remote data analysis and management, periodic on-site visits to verify processes and collaborate with operational teams will be required. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of data reliability and operational efficiency from a hybrid work setup.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Surveyor to lead their remote survey data management and quality assurance efforts. This role is critical for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of spatial data essential for mine planning, resource estimation, and operational control across multiple sites. You will be responsible for establishing and enforcing data standards, implementing advanced QA/QC protocols, and providing high-level technical guidance to site survey teams. While the core function involves remote data analysis and management, periodic on-site visits to verify processes and collaborate with operational teams will be required. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of data reliability and operational efficiency from a hybrid work setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust data management systems and QA/QC protocols for all survey data.
• Oversee the processing, validation, and archiving of survey data from various mining operations.
• Provide technical leadership and support to on-site survey teams, remotely diagnosing and resolving issues.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in the application of geodetic control and coordinate systems.
• Review and approve key survey deliverables, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of emerging surveying technologies and data management best practices.

Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mine surveying, with significant experience in data management and QA/QC.
• Expertise in modern surveying software, including data processing, modeling, and GIS platforms.
• Strong understanding of geodetic principles, coordinate transformations, and spatial data management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.