Section Surveyor UG

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

South Deep Gold Mine is seeking a Section Surveyor to ensure precision and compliance across the operation. You will oversee regulatory inspections, maintain surveying control networks, and provide expert support to technical and mining teams while driving best practices.

The role requires a Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency, a National Diploma or Degree in Mining Survey or Mineral Resource Management, plus 5 years’ surveying experience (3 in a senior role).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• National Diploma or Degree in Mining Survey or related discipline.
• Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency (South Africa).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mine surveying with at least 3 years in a Senior position.
• Proficiency in CAD Software (Mine Cad, MineRP CAD, Autodesk, Microstation).

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in, and lead interventions aimed at Zero Harm through compliance with legislation and SHE standards.
• Engage in Visible Felt Leadership aligned to SHE standards and operational campaigns.
• Perform inspections in accordance with MHSA regulations and company standards.
• Maintain surveying control networks across surface and underground assets.
• Oversee calibration and servicing of all survey equipment for accuracy.
• Provide professional service and support to the asset aligning with Mining Services needs.

Skills

Mine surveying

CAD software

Point cloud processing

Safety leadership

Team leadership

English communication

3D surveying

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mining Survey

Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency (SA)

Degree in Mineral Resource Management

Tools

Mine Cad

MineRP CAD

Autodesk

Microstation

Cyclone 3DR

Infinity

Trimble Realworks

Leica Infinity

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Section Surveyor

JOB GRADING: D – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services – Survey

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Section Surveyor is responsible for ensuring precision and compliance in all surveying activities across the operation. This role oversees regulatory inspections, maintains surveying control networks, and provides expert support to technical and mining teams while driving best practices and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma or Degree in Mining Survey or Mineral Resource Management or related discipline
• Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency (South Africa)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mine surveying with at least 3 years’ in a Senior Surveying position
• Proficiency in CAD Software (i.e. Mine Cad, MineRP CAD, Autodesk, Microstation)
• Experience in Point Cloud processing Software (i.e., Cyclone 3DR, Infinity, Trimble Realworks, Leica Infinity etc)
• Professional membership with SAGC and/or IMSSA
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration.
• Sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Advanced understanding of operational working culture and dealing with operational delivery challenges
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of surveying principles, techniques, and instruments
• Proven experience in surveying massive mining excavations in 3D
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret survey data and identify discrepancies
• Computer literacy - proficient in Microsoft Office packages

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in, and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by adhering to and ensuring compliance with specified legislation, SHE policies and procedures and, operational standards, instructions and governance requirements
• Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns and instructions
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Ensure full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) with regards to surveying, mapping and mine plans and any other relevant regulations and acts
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained
• Develop and implement skills and activities that enhance team performance and align with operational requirements, organisational objectives, and sound mining practices
• Oversee the annual calibration and servicing of all survey equipment to ensure optimal accuracy and functionality
• Establish and maintain an accurate and reliable surveying control network across the asset, both surface and underground, ensuring compliance with Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, alignment with operational requirements, and adherence to industry standards for precision and data integrity
• Provide professional service and support to the asset, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with the Mining and Technical Services sections' needs and objectives
• Conduct regular research on industry best practices and provide strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee the Survey information recording systems and relevant data backup to maintain accuracy and integrity
• Effectively manage capital and operating budget expenditures to ensure alignment with departmental targets and financial objectives

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Creating enduring value beyond mining

Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.