Senior Mine Surveyor: Underground & Surface Planning Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Substantial annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Surveyor for its client in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on precise surveying for underground and surface mining, using advanced instruments and software to support mine planning and production.

The ideal candidate has substantial underground surveying experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety in a demanding environment. Relocation assistance may be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years in mine surveying, with underground exposure.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and leveling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain survey control for underground and surface ops.
• Create mine plans, sections, and DTMs using surveying software.
• Monitor ground movement and reconcile plans with production data.
• Operate and maintain survey instruments; train junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards and safety regulations.
• Document surveys and manage records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying

Geomatics qualification

Professional registration (advantageous)

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

3D Reshaper

Vulcan Survey

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Surveyor for its client in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on precise surveying for underground and surface mining, using advanced instruments and software to support mine planning and production.

The ideal candidate has substantial underground surveying experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety in a demanding environment. Relocation assistance may be considered.