Mine Surveyor - Open Pit Operations

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Modern surveying tech exposure

Long-term employment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Mine Surveyor to join open-pit operations in Paarl, mapping the site, maintaining control networks and providing data for planning and production.

The ideal candidate holds a Mine Surveying/Geomatics degree with 5+ years in mining, proficient in GPS, total stations, laser scanners and software like Surpac, Civil 3D, Deswik. A strong attention to detail and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying/Geomatics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor, preferably in open-pit mining.
• Proficiency with GPS, total stations and laser scanners.
• Experience with Surpac, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Deswik software.
• Knowledge of South Africa mine surveying regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily surveys of open-pit operations, including pit floors, highwalls and stockpiles.
• Establish and maintain precise survey control networks for the mine site.
• Process survey data to generate reports, plans and DTMs.
• Monitor excavation progress against mine plans and report deviations.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with laws and company standards.
• Collaborate with mine engineers and geologists to provide spatial data for planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data processing

Spatial data analysis

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

GPS

Total stations

Laser scanners

Surpac

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Deswik

Job description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Mine Surveyor to join their open-pit operations team in Paarl . This role is essential for accurately mapping the mine site, ensuring compliance with survey regulations, and providing critical data for mine planning and production. You will utilize advanced surveying equipment and software to perform daily surveys, monitor progress, and maintain survey control networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in surveying principles and practical experience in a mining environment, contributing to the precision and efficiency of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily surveys of open-pit operations, including pit floors, highwalls, stockpiles, and infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain precise survey control networks for the mine site.
• Process and interpret survey data using specialized software to generate reports, plans, and digital terrain models.
• Monitor and verify excavation progress against mine plans, reporting any deviations.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with legal requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate with mine engineers and geologists to provide accurate spatial data for planning and resource management.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor, preferably in open-pit mining.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments such as GPS, total stations, and laser scanners.
• Experience with mine surveying software (e.g., Surpac, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Deswik).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations governing mine surveying in South Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and processing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Contribution to medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and maintaining professional registration.
• Exposure to modern surveying technologies and large-scale mining projects.
• Stable, long-term employment in the beautiful Paarl region.