Open-Pit Mine Surveyor: Precision Mapping & Planning

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

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.