Senior Opencast Mine Surveyor

Bilnor Staffing Solutions; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilnor Staffing Solutions seeks a Mine Surveyor for surface/open-pit mining in Limpopo. You will perform topographic and volumetric surveys, establish control networks, and produce cross-sections and 3D models to support mine planning.

You will monitor pit progression, ensure design compliance, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with engineers and geologists in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level mining surveying credentials or higher are required.
• Clean criminal record is required.
• Code 8 Driver’s License is essential.
• 3–5 years of experience in surface/open-pit mining and volumetric surveys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, volumetric, and control surveys.
• Establish and verify control networks.
• Generate plans, cross-sections, and 3D models.
• Report excavation and stockpile volumes.
• Monitor pit progression and design compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and planners.
• Maintain and onsite calibrate instruments.
• Manage survey records and digital data.
• Ensure compliance with mine standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior surveyors and provide technical support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Geospatial knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

COM Survey Certificate or National Diploma in Mine Surveying

Tools

GPS

Total Stations

Laser Scanner

Deswik / TBC / Model Maker

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, volumetric, and control surveys.
• Establish and verify control networks.
• Generate plans, cross-sections, and 3D models.
• Report excavation and stockpile volumes.
• Monitor pit progression and design compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and planners.
• Maintain and Onsite calibrate instruments.
• Manage survey records and digital data.
• Ensure compliance with mine standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior surveyors and provide technical support. Minimum Requirements
• COM Survey Certificate or National Diploma in Mine Surveying.
• Computer literate.
• Clean criminal record.
• Code 8 Driver’s License. Experience
• 3–5 years in surface/opencast mining.
• Volumetric and compliance surveys experience.
• GPS, Total Stations, and Laser Scanner experience. Technical Skills
• Model Maker, TBC, Deswik, or similar.
• GIS & geospatial data knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions and remote locations.
• Integrity and adaptability.
• Safety First
• Comply with Mine Health & Safety Act.
• Promote safe work practices.
• Participate in safety improvement initiatives.