Senior Mine Surveyor

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Safe working environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks a meticulous Senior Mine Surveyor to maintain precise spatial data and support mine planning. You will conduct high-precision surveys, process data, and produce clear plans and reports for a major mining project.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics, with at least 5 years of experience and SAGC registration. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Surpac and Minex is required, along with strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Qualified Mine Surveyor with SAGC registration.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in underground or open-pit mining.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Surpac and Minex.
• Experience with survey instruments and data processing.
• Detail-oriented with strong spatial reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-precision surveys of mining operations using advanced equipment.
• Process survey data, generate mine plans, sections and 3D models.
• Ensure compliance with legal surveys and standards.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers and geologists for spatial data.
• Train and mentor junior survey staff.

Skills

Mine Surveying

Geomatics

Spatial reasoning

Data processing

Attention to detail

Mentor juniors

Quality control

Surveying instruments

Team collaboration

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Surpac

Minex

Total stations

GPS

Job description

Our client is looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior Mine Surveyor to join their operational team in Bloemfontein, Free State. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate spatial data of mine workings, ensuring compliance with legal surveys, and supporting mine planning and production activities. You will be responsible for executing high-precision surveys, processing the data, and producing clear, accurate plans and reports. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified surveyor to contribute to a significant mining project, working within a company that prioritizes accuracy, safety, and operational excellence in all its endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-precision surveys of underground and surface mining operations using advanced equipment (e.g., total stations, GPS, laser scanners).
• Process survey data and generate accurate mine plans, sections, and 3D models.
• Ensure all survey work complies with legal requirements and mine surveying standards.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks throughout the mining area.
• Collaborate with mine planners, engineers, and geologists to provide spatial data for operational decision-making.
• Train and mentor junior survey staff.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mine Surveyor in underground or open-pit mining.
• Professional registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) is essential.
• Proficiency with surveying software such as AutoCAD, Surpac, Minex, or similar.
• Experience with various surveying instruments and data processing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent spatial reasoning abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and further certification.
• Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to Bloemfontein.
• A safe and well-equipped working environment with modern surveying technology.