Senior Underground Mine Surveyor - Precision Planning Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Safe underground work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Surveyor for underground operations in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on precise surveying of complex underground layouts, supporting mine planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with planning engineers and geologists in a challenging environment to deliver accurate spatial data for safe, efficient mining. The ideal candidate has a strong field-orientation, deep knowledge of underground surveying techniques, and experience with

Qualifications

• NDip or B.Tech in Mine Surveying/Geomatics.
• 7+ years underground survey experience.
• Proficient with underground surveying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct underground surveys (face pick-ups, development, stope surveys).
• Establish and maintain underground control networks.
• Perform volumetric calculations for ore and waste.
• Process survey data with mining software (Surpac/Minex/AutoCAD).

Skills

Underground surveying

Geodetic principles

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

National Diploma or B.Tech in Mine Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Surpac

Minex

AutoCAD

Total stations

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Surveyor for underground operations in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on precise surveying of complex underground layouts, supporting mine planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with planning engineers and geologists in a challenging environment to deliver accurate spatial data for safe, efficient mining. The ideal candidate has a strong field-orientation, deep knowledge of underground surveying techniques, and experience with