Survey Assistant OC

Anglo American; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a Survey Assistant for its Mokopane operations. The role involves critical support in surveying tasks, ensuring safe work practices, and assisting the team with technical requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a Grade 12 qualification and relevant experience within an open pit environment, promoting a commitment to safety and excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Market-aligned rewards and recognition

High-performance values-led environment

Commitment to safety operations

Qualifications

• 1 Year experience in an Open Pit environment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of survey techniques is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation profiles and survey tasks.
• Conduct location assessments using GPS and theodolite.
• Report safety hazards and ensure compliance with PPE usage.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Basic Survey

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.

Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Number of positions: 1

Location: Mogalakwena Mine, Mokopane

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with installation profiles (grades boxes) on level and inclined plane to aid construction and excavation to planned elevations
• Set up theodolite on a co-ordinated and elevated survey beacon.
• Identify and report the need for survey beacon to be coordinated and elevated to Surveyor
• Conduct Tachometric Location by Electronic Theodolite and Global Positioning System.
• Identities location of surface mining floor terrain, stockpiles, dumps, roads, trenches, etc.
• Assist with installation profiles (grades boxes) on level and inclined plane to aid construction and excavation to planned elevations.
• Set up theodolite on a co-ordinated and elevated survey beacon.
• Know how to get measurements to assist with CAD drawings.
• Draws information from CAD drawings.
• Assist in Conducting the required risk assessments.
• Assist in motivating team members to practices safe output- zero harm.
• Observe work area for safety hazards and unsafe work practices and report accordingly.
• Ensure proper usage of PPE.
• Ensures that housekeeping requirements are achieved in area of responsibility.
• Participate in all required safety initiatives
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Provides technical assistance when required to team members
• Motivate team members to a high standard of work productivity, efficiency and safety
• Assist in Control discipline and respond appropriately to deviations and behavior.

This role is at a B5 level reporting to Surveyor Technician.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with mathematics and Science
• Basic Survey will be advantageous

Experience

• 1 Year experience in an Open Pit environment
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Information

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

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