Survey Manager

Seriti; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Survey Manager to oversee all survey functions within its operations. This role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, managing survey activities, and leading survey teams to maintain safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Mine Surveying, relevant certifications, and at least 4 years of experience in a mining environment. Excellent leadership and technical skills are essential, along with a strong commitment to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as Section Surveyor on mining operations.
• Broad knowledge of relevant coal mining methods.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Survey functions at the operation.
• Ensure legal compliance with DMRE MHSA Act.
• Plan, organize, control and lead survey teams.

Skills

National Diploma in Mine Surveying

Technical knowledge of survey software

Computer literacy in MS Office & SAP

People management

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency

Professional membership registration (SAGC or PLATO)

Member of IMSSA

Tools

Survey software

Job description

Survey Manager, D4

Seriti, Klipspruit New Largo, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KNL012/26GSGS

Closing date: 09 February 2026

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 escape 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