Surveyor

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields is recruiting a Surveyor for South Deep Gold Mine in Gauteng. The role focuses on collecting topographical and mining data using advanced survey instruments, creating and marking drawings to ensure technical accuracy, and maintaining data integrity across underground operations.

Requirements include Grade 12, elementary certificate or diploma in mine surveying, at least 3 years underground survey experience, trackless mining exposure, and medical fitness. Closing date 28 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• COM Elementary Survey Certificate or National Diploma in Mine Surveying.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an underground Surveyor.
• Trackless mining and voids processing experience.
• Be declared medical fit for the position and environment, as determined by risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning and execution of operational activities.
• Contribute to Zero Harm by participating in safety campaigns and instituting remedial actions.
• Conduct inspections, investigations, auditing and quality control activities to ensure MHSA compliance.
• Interfacing with key departments to ensure compliance and reduce operations downtime.
• Responsible for accurate installation and surveying of underground and surface survey stations per legal and mine standards.
• Design own schedule and assign short-term tasks to others.
• Issuing of accurate survey layouts and holing notes.
• Lining up raise bore machines and scanning long hole stopes and development de-stress excavation.
• Accurate measuring and plotting of secondary support; update plans and reports.

Skills

Safety leadership

Frontline leadership

English communication

Independent thinking

Survey instruments

CAD systems

Point cloud processing

Microsoft Office

Education

Mine surveying diploma

Elementary Survey Certificate

National Diploma in Mine Surveying

Tools

Mine CAD

MineRP CAD

MicroStation

Leica Infinity

Cyclone 3DR

Surpac

Trimble Realworks

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Surveyor

JOB GRADING: C – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services – Survey

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Surveyor’s primary duties will revolve around using unconventional surveying instruments, gathering crucial topographical and mining data within designated sections, and managing data entry tasks. The Surveyor’s role extends to the creation and mark‑up of drawings according to specifications to guarantee flawless technical accuracy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• COM Elementary Survey Certificate or National Diploma in Mine Surveying
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an underground Surveyor
• Trackless mining and voids processing experience
• Be declared medical fit for the position and environment, as determined by risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability

NOTE: All relevant certificates must be uploaded on your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

• Proven safety leadership capability with established safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished frontline team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration
• Articulate verbal and written English communication and conveying and interpret information effectively
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in the use of survey instruments (Laser scanners, Lidar scanners, CMS, Borehole surveying tools)
• Proficient in operating and verifying the proper setting‑up and application of surveying equipment according to current best industry practices, standards, and guidelines as instructed to sustain data accuracy and integrity
• Proficiency in CAD systems (Mine CAD, MineRP CAD, MicroStation,)
• Proficiency in Point Cloud processing application (Leica Infinity, Cyclone 3DR, Surpac, Trimble Realworks, etc)
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning and execution of operational activities
• Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by participating in and contributing to operational safety campaigns, applying relevant legislative, operational and safe work standards and regulations and, instituting and monitoring appropriate remedial actions
• Conduct and participate in assigned inspections, investigations, auditing and quality control activities to ensure compliance with relevant MHSA regulations, explosives management and company standards
• Interfacing with key departments to ensure compliance and reduce operations downtime
• Responsible and accountable for the accurate installation and surveying of underground and surface survey stations in accordance with legal and mine standards
• Design own schedule and assign short‑term tasks to other subordinates, team members or departmental stakeholders
• Issuing of accurate survey layouts and holing notes
• Lining up of raise bore machines and scanning of long hole stopes and development de‑stress excavation
• Accurate measuring and plotting of secondary support
• Implement preventative and corrective measures as instructed to address non‑compliances
• Update legal and production plans
• Reconciliation and reporting on month end survey data

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Creating enduring value beyond mining

Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.