Chief Mine Surveyor

• Provide effective and efficient surveying service. 
• Surveying and reconciliation of all mining related operations. 

Minimum Requirements

• You will be required to have a Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency for appointment under regulation 17.2 of the MHSA, as well as a relevant tertiary qualification in surveying, mine surveying or mineral resource management (diploma or degree). 
• You also need to be registered with PLATO as a Mine Surveyor or Professional Mine Surveyor. 
• A postgraduate management qualification (e.g. MDP/PME) would be advantageous

Job Specification

• Min 7 year's post-qualification experience in the mining environment of which 3 years should be in a supervisory / management role.
•  Ability to manage a team of surveyors (permanent and contractor persons) as well as be computer literate for relevant systems and applications. 
• You will need a valid driver's license and all successful applicants will be expected to pass a medical fitness examination.
• Ensure the accurate surveying and reconciliation of all mining related operations as well as making sure the production surveys meet short term production planning needs to achieve the mine's targets. 
• Constructing and maintaining mining production survey plans and statutory plans as well as conduct construction and civil surveying, as required.
• Slope monitoring surveys as prescribed by the mine's code of practice will also form part of your responsibilities. 
• You will be responsible for cadastral surveying in compliance with pertinent prospecting, mining and land survey legislation and ensure that financial planning and expenditure is monitored and managed to maximise. Further responsibilities will include the sourcing, development and deployment of competent human resources to maximise organisational benefit.
• Effective member of the Mineral Resource Management team.