Section Surveyor
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
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.
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POSITION: |
Section Surveyor |
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JOB GRADING: |
D-Lower |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Technical Services - Survey |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Section Surveyor is responsible for ensuring precision and compliance in all surveying activities across the operation. This role oversees regulatory inspections, maintains surveying control networks, and provides expert support to technical and mining teams while driving best practices and operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- National Diploma or Degree in Mining Survey or Mineral Resource Management or related discipline
- Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency (South Africa)
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mine surveying with at least 3 years in a Senior Surveying position
- Proficiency in CAD Software (i.e. Mine Cad, MineRP CAD, Autodesk, Microstation)
- Experience in Point Cloud processing Software (i.e., Cyclone 3DR, Infinity, Trimble Realworks, Leica Infinity etc)
- Professional membership with SAGC and/or IMSSA
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a 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 for employment
Key Competencies:
- Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
- Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration.
- Sound spoken and written English communication skills
- Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
- Advanced understanding of operational working culture and dealing with operational delivery challenges
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of surveying principles, techniques, and instruments
- Proven experience in surveying massive mining excavations in 3D
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret survey data and identify discrepancies
- Computer literacy - proficient in Microsoft Office packages
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in, and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by adhering to and ensuring compliance with specified legislation, SHE policies and procedures and, operational standards, instructions and governance requirements
- Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns and instructions
- Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
- Ensure full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) with regards to surveying, mapping and mine plans and any other relevant regulations and acts
- Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained
- Develop and implement skills and activities that enhance team performance and align with operational requirements, organisational objectives, and sound mining practices
- Oversee the annual calibration and servicing of all survey equipment to ensure optimal accuracy and functionality
- Establish and maintain an accurate and reliable surveying control network across the asset, both surface and underground, ensuring compliance with Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, alignment with operational requirements, and adherence to industry standards for precision and data integrity
- Provide professional service and support to the asset, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with the Mining and Technical Services sections' needs and objectives
- Conduct regular research on industry best practices and provide strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Oversee the Survey information recording systems and relevant data backup to maintain accuracy and integrity
- Effectively manage capital and operating budget expeditures to ensure alignment with departmental targets and financial objectives
Closing Date: 15 January 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting