Mine Surveyor - Underground Operations

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Accommodation and transport

Training & development

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Mine Surveyor for underground operations in Welkom. You will conduct precise underground and surface surveys, maintain control networks, and assist with mine planning data for production teams.

The role requires a National Diploma or Geomatics degree and SAGC Professional Mine Surveyor registration, with at least 4 years in underground surveying. Strong data processing and software skills are essential for this challenging environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Professional registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Mine Surveyor.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor, with significant exposure to underground mining.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate underground and surface surveys, including setting out development and production lines.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks using advanced surveying equipment and techniques.
• Prepare and update mine plans, sections, and digital terrain models using specialized software.
• Monitor and report on mine volume calculations for ore and waste material.
• Ensure all survey data is accurately recorded, processed, and filed according to company standards.
• Collaborate closely with mine planning engineers and production teams to provide necessary survey support.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative requirements and safety standards for mine surveying.

Skills

Total stations

Digital levels

GPS/GNSS

AutoCAD

Surpac

Minesight

Education

National Diploma

Geomatics degree

Tools

Autodesk

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and skilled Mine Surveyor to join their underground mining operations based in Welkom . This role is essential for accurate mine modeling, development control, and ensuring operational efficiency and safety. You will be responsible for executing precise surveys both underground and on the surface, maintaining survey records, and providing crucial data for mine planning and production teams. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented surveyor keen to advance their career in a challenging and rewarding underground mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate underground and surface surveys, including setting out development and production lines.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks using advanced surveying equipment and techniques.
• Prepare and update mine plans, sections, and digital terrain models using specialized software.
• Monitor and report on mine volume calculations for ore and waste material.
• Ensure all survey data is accurately recorded, processed, and filed according to company standards.
• Collaborate closely with mine planning engineers and production teams to provide necessary survey support.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative requirements and safety standards for mine surveying.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Professional registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Mine Surveyor.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor, with significant exposure to underground mining .
• Proficiency with surveying instruments (e.g., total stations, digital levels, GPS/GNSS) and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Surpac, Minesight).
• Strong understanding of survey principles, mathematics, and data processing.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging underground environment and communicate survey data clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Subsidized accommodation and transport provided.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive and safety-focused work culture.