Senior Mine Surveyor: Lead Boundaries, Volumes & Tech

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Health insurance

Provident fund

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Annual leave

Study leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Chief Surveyor to oversee all survey operations for mining projects in the Pretoria area. You will lead a team of surveyors, set out mine boundaries and provide crucial survey support for planning and production.

This senior role requires extensive experience, professional registration, and the ability to implement advanced surveying technologies while ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in mining or engineering surveying.
• Professional registration with a recognized surveying body (e.g., PLATO).
• Experience with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and 3D laser scanning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct mine surveying activities including boundary surveys, volumetric calculations and setting out.
• Ensure accuracy of survey data, including digital terrain models and contour plans.
• Mentor survey technicians and junior surveyors.
• Implement surveying technologies such as GPS, total stations, laser scanners and drones.
• Liaise with mine management, engineers and regulatory bodies on survey-related matters.
• Maintain survey records and ensure compliance with legislation and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Mining survey packages

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

3D laser scanning

Drones

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Chief Surveyor to oversee all survey operations for mining projects in the Pretoria area. You will lead a team of surveyors, set out mine boundaries and provide crucial survey support for planning and production.

This senior role requires extensive experience, professional registration, and the ability to implement advanced surveying technologies while ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards.