Mine Surveyor – Underground & Surface Mapping Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a qualified Mine Surveyor for a well-established operation in Paarl, Western Cape. You will map and measure underground and surface workings to provide precise spatial data for planning, development, and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics, is Pr.Mine.Surv registered with SAGC, and has 5+ years of experience in both underground and surface mining.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Registered Professional Mine Surveyor (Pr.Mine.Surv) with SAGC or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Mine Surveyor in underground and surface mining.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments and mine planning software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, cadastral, and control surveys for surface and underground mining operations.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks within the mine.
• Measure and record underground excavations and development ends.
• Prepare and update mine plans, sections, and graphical representations.
• Use total stations, GPS/GNSS, scanners, and drones for data collection.
• Process survey data with CAD and mine planning software.
• Perform volume calculations for ore, waste, and stockpiles.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity; collaborate with planning and engineering teams.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure calibration; comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Mine surveying

Topographic surveys

Data accuracy

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Total stations

Theodolites

GPS/GNSS

AutoCAD / Deswik / MineSight

Job description

Placements24 seeks a qualified Mine Surveyor for a well-established operation in Paarl, Western Cape. You will map and measure underground and surface workings to provide precise spatial data for planning, development, and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics, is Pr.Mine.Surv registered with SAGC, and has 5+ years of experience in both underground and surface mining.