Survey Manager

Seriti Resources; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Survey Manager for their Kriel Colliery in Mpumalanga. This role involves managing survey activities, ensuring legal compliance and financial oversight, while also leading a skilled team. Candidates should possess relevant diplomas and licenses, with at least four years of experience in mining operations. Strong teamwork, collaboration, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as Section Surveyor on mining operations.
• Broad knowledge of relevant coal mining methods required.
• Valid driver’s license and Certificate of Fitness necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all Survey functions at the operation.
• Ensure legal compliance and governance in production accounting.
• Lead survey teams and maintain stakeholder relations.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Survey software knowledge

Teamwork and collaboration

Financial Management

Project Management

Education

National Diploma in Mine Surveying

Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency (MSCoC)

Professional registration with SAGC

Job description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Survey Manager, D4

Seriti, Kriel Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KRL022/25GS

Closing date: 21 July 2025

The role:

To manage and control all Survey functions at the operation. Production accounting and the supply of management information. Maintenance of statutory plans and legal compliance.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Accountable for the operation’s survey activities
• Ensure legal compliance, as per DMRE MHSA Act 29 of 1996, as well as Seriti standards and requirements
• Ensure governance and systems are in place with regards to production accounting
• Carries out responsibilities in terms of HSEC requirements
• Contractor Management
• Assist with the design of the mine plan
• Volumetric reconciliations
• Water and rehabilitation measuring with accounting provision
• Update and maintenance of statutory plans
• Validating master database and Database management
• Compilation of DTM model
• Validate "control plans"
• People Management
• Ability to work with and report in a cross-functional team structure
• Teamwork and collaboration skills for both internal and external stakeholders
• Coaching and training of survey teams to build and maintain a competent and motivated workforce
• Plan, organize, control and lead survey teams
• Financial Management
• Prepare and plan for Departmental Budgets
• Ensure adherence to Financial Policies and Procedures
• HSE Management: Ensure compliance with MHSA and Seriti requirements with authority to stop and / or escalate any unsafe situation
• Customers: Foster and maintain internal and external customer and stakeholder relations by means of facilitating solutions to resolve disputes

Requirements:

• National Diploma / National Higher Diploma / BTech / BSc in Mine Surveying / Minerals Surveying (NQF Level 7)
• Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency (MSCoC) – Government Ticket
• Professional member registration (SAGC – South African Geomatics Council and/or PLATO – Professional Land and Technical Survey Organisation)
• Member of Institute of Mine Surveyors of Southern Africa (IMSSA)
• Minimum 4 years working experience as Section Surveyor on mining operations
• Broad knowledge of relevant coal mining methods
• Technical knowledge of relevant legislation
• Technical knowledge of survey software with proven CAD computer skills and modelling Database management principles
• Knowledge and understanding of surveying principles
• Computer literacy in MS Office & SAP
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only