Remote Mine Survey Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus package

Fully remote work

Global health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mine Survey Manager to oversee surveying operations for its global mining projects, with a focus on setting standards and guiding distributed teams across sites.

The role emphasizes remote oversight, implementing best practices and new surveying technologies, ensuring data integrity for mine planning, and collaborating with planning, engineering and operations to provide spatial data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mine surveying with leadership.
• Expertise in GPS/GNSS, total stations, laser scanning, and drone technology.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey.
• Exceptional remote management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement company-wide standards and procedures for mine surveying operations.
• Manage and mentor remote and site-based survey teams, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Oversee the acquisition, processing, and QA of all survey data (topographic, volumetric, positional).
• Select, evaluate, and implement surveying technologies and software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for mine surveying.
• Collaborate with mine planning, engineering, and ops teams to provide essential spatial data.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics Engineering

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Laser scanning

Drone technology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Remote Mine Survey Manager to oversee surveying operations for their global mining projects. This role is primarily remote, focusing on setting standards, managing survey teams, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all survey data collected across various mine sites. You will be instrumental in establishing best practices, implementing new surveying technologies, and providing remote guidance and oversight to site-based survey crews. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mine surveying principles, advanced technological tools, and exceptional leadership capabilities to manage a distributed team effectively and ensure precise spatial data for mine planning and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement company-wide standards and procedures for mine surveying operations.
• Manage and mentor remote and site-based survey teams, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Oversee the acquisition, processing, and quality assurance of all survey data, including topographic, volumetric, and positional data.
• Select, evaluate, and implement appropriate surveying technologies and software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements for mine surveying.
• Collaborate with mine planning, engineering, and operations teams to provide essential spatial data for decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mine surveying, with significant experience in a leadership role.
• Expertise in various surveying techniques, including GPS/GNSS, total stations, laser scanning, and drone technology.
• Proficiency with industry-standard surveying software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey).
• Exceptional remote management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and technology upgrades.
• Significant opportunities to shape and standardize surveying practices across a major mining organization.