Mine Surveyor

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Company vehicle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Mine Surveyor to join the team near Klerksdorp, operating on a hybrid model. The role covers mapping mine boundaries, monitoring excavations, and ensuring compliance with spatial regulations, involving both field surveys and office data processing.

You will collaborate with mine planning and operations to produce survey plans, DTMs, and cross-sections, while adhering to mining standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments and software (e.g., Trimble, AutoCAD, LSS).
• Knowledge of mining legislation and survey standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic and underground surveys using total stations, GPS, and laser scanners.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks within the mine site.
• Monitor and record excavation progress, volumes, and stope dimensions.
• Prepare survey plans, cross-sections, and digital terrain models.
• Ensure adherence to legal survey requirements and mine plan specifications.

Skills

Surveying

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Trimble

AutoCAD

LSS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Mine Surveyor to join their team near Klerksdorp , operating on a hybrid model. This role is essential for accurately mapping mine boundaries, monitoring excavations, and ensuring compliance with spatial regulations. You will perform both field surveys and office-based data processing and reporting, working closely with mine planning and operations teams. This position offers a blend of field work and remote analysis, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safety and efficiency of mining operations in a key mining hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic and underground surveys using total stations, GPS, and laser scanners.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks within the mine site.
• Monitor and record excavation progress, volumes, and stope dimensions.
• Prepare survey plans, cross-sections, and digital terrain models.
• Ensure adherence to legal survey requirements and mine plan specifications.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor, preferably in mining.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments and software (e.g., Trimble, AutoCAD, LSS).
• Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and survey standards.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work both on-site and remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project-based incentives.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility.
• Company vehicle provided for site visits.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.