Underground Mining Chief Surveyor – Spatial Lead

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance or company-provided

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, SA, seeks a Chief Surveyor to oversee all underground surveying activities. You will lead a team of surveyors, implement advanced surveying technologies, and ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance for mining operations.

The role focuses on spatial data integrity, mine development control, and reporting, with collaboration across planning, engineering, and geology teams to support safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geospatial Science required.
• Professional SAGC registration or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in mine surveying with 5+ in a supervisory/chief role.

Responsibilities

• Manage underground and surface surveying operations with accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and implement surveying plans, procedures and QC systems.
• Oversee collection and management of spatial data for survey control and mine workings.
• Use total stations, GPS, laser scanners and 3D modeling software for mine modeling and design verification.
• Ensure precise demarcation of mining boundaries, headings and stoping areas.
• Collaborate with mine planning, engineering and geology to provide survey data for decisions.
• Train and supervise junior surveyors and survey technicians.
• Maintain compliance with SA mining regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain calibration and service readiness of survey equipment.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify survey work in Welkom operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geospatial Science

Tools

Surpac

Minex

AutoCAD

Leapfrog

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, SA, seeks a Chief Surveyor to oversee all underground surveying activities. You will lead a team of surveyors, implement advanced surveying technologies, and ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance for mining operations.

The role focuses on spatial data integrity, mine development control, and reporting, with collaboration across planning, engineering, and geology teams to support safe and efficient operations.