Hybrid Mine Surveyor: Precision Mapping & Planning

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a meticulous Mine Surveyor to join our client’s operations in KwaZulu-Natal. This hybrid role combines on-site fieldwork with office-based data processing to deliver precise mine plans and compliant spatial data for planning and execution.

You will use total stations, GPS and laser scanners, maintain survey control networks, produce cross-sections and volumetric calculations, and prepare management reports while upholding health, safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Surpac, and MinePlan.
• Knowledge of South African mining regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise surveys of open-pit and underground mining areas using total stations, GPS, and laser scanners.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and benchmarks.
• Produce accurate mine plans, cross-sections, and volumetric calculations.
• Monitor mine development and compliance with design specifications.
• Process survey data using specialized software and prepare reports for management.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations related to surveying practices.

Skills

Mine surveying

Fieldwork accuracy

Spatial data processing

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Surpac

MinePlan

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a meticulous Mine Surveyor to join our client’s operations in KwaZulu-Natal. This hybrid role combines on-site fieldwork with office-based data processing to deliver precise mine plans and compliant spatial data for planning and execution.

You will use total stations, GPS and laser scanners, maintain survey control networks, produce cross-sections and volumetric calculations, and prepare management reports while upholding health, safety and regulatory standards.