Chief Surveyor

Qualifications & Requirements     

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma in Mine Surveying;
• Ticket of Competence in Mine Surveying;
• Accreditation or Registration with the Institute of Mine Surveyors will serve as an added advantage;
• Total of eight years Mine Surveying experience;
• Minimum of two year Management experience;
• A valid code B/EB drivers license.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of MHSA, Minerals Act, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Act;
• Advanced user of computer aided Draughting software and Micro station;
• Intermediate user in MS Word, Excel, Access, JDE and SQL database;
• Must have precise knowledge of GPS, Total Station and Specialised equipment;
• Must have Knowledge of Surveying and HR/IR related policies;
• Must have working knowledge of SHERQ and Health & Safety policies and procedures;
• Must be able to manage a medium size team;
• Must be able to database administration and data management;
• Must have analytical skills in order to solve certain problems and to make judgements in certain cases;
• Must have planning and organising skills;
• Must be creative and innovative;
• Must have relative knowledge of commercial and financial principles.

Key Performance Areas Include, Inter Alia:

• Compile ore resources statements in liaison with MRM Department and Head office annually;
• Record information e.g. DMR plans, according to all legal requirements and ensure full confidentiality;
• Verify DMR plans completed by relevant person and sign off;
• Identify emerging risks trough trend analysis and develop preventive and corrective action plans in conjunction with stakeholders where necessary;
• Implement and monitor action plans and provide feedback to relevant stake holders;
• Provide precise resource and survey information and data to internal and external customers;
• Control and measure final production figures by declaring validated mine and harbour production volumes;
• Control and monitor implementation of pit plans and utilisation of exploration data to ensure precise operations and resource modelling;
• Develop and benchmark new technologies and techniques across interfaces;
• Set up cadastral system according to legislation as and when required;
• Implement, and monitor survey requirements as required
• Manage own teams performance;
• Assist in recruiting and selecting new employees;
• Effectively manage employee relations;
• Actively develop employees through training, coaching and mentoring;
• Offer advice and guidance to ensure on going development and meeting of current and future skills requirements;
• Manage and maintain survey database to ensure availability of accurate data at all times;
• Ad hoc, any other reasonable duties as and when requested from time to time.
• Appointment: Remuneration will be based on a competitive all-inclusive flexible package.
• Probation Period: 6 months
• The successful incumbent will be appointed subject to being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996 and meeting the requirements of the Company’s Code of Practice – Minimum Standards of Fitness to perform work at a Mine. 
• He/she may also undergo a psychometric assessment