The role

To manage and control all Survey functions at the operation. Production accounting and the supply of management information. Maintenance of statutory plans and legal compliance.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to

Accountable for the operation's survey activities

Ensure legal compliance, as per DMRE MHSA Act 29 of 1996, as well as Seriti standards and requirements

Ensure governance and systems are in place with regards to production accounting

Carries out responsibilities in terms of HSEC requirements

Contractor Management

Assist with the design of the mine plan

Volumetric reconciliations

Water and rehabilitation measuring with accounting provision

Update and maintenance of statutory plans

Validating master database and Database management

Compilation of DTM model

Validate "control plans"

People Management

Ability to work with and report in a cross-functional team structure

Teamwork and collaboration skills for both internal and external stakeholders

Coaching and training of survey teams to build and maintain a competent and motivated workforce

Plan, organize, control and lead survey teams

Financial Management

Prepare and plan for Departmental Budgets

Ensure adherence to Financial Policies and Procedures

HSE Management: Ensure compliance with MHSA and Seriti requirements with authority to stop and / or escalate any unsafe situation

Customers: Foster and maintain internal and external customer and stakeholder relations by means of facilitating solutions to resolve disputes

Requirements

National Diploma / National Higher Diploma / BTech / BSc in Mine Surveying / Minerals Surveying (NQF Level 7)

Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency (MSCoC) - Government Ticket

Professional member registration (SAGC - South African Geomatics Council and/or PLATO - Professional Land and Technical Survey Organisation)

Member of Institute of Mine Surveyors of Southern Africa (IMSSA)

Minimum 4 years working experience as Section Surveyor on mining operations

Broad knowledge of relevant coal mining methods

Technical knowledge of relevant legislation

Technical knowledge of survey software with proven CAD computer skills and modelling Database management principles

Knowledge and understanding of surveying principles

Computer literacy in MS Office & SAP

Valid driver's license

In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Closing Date 10 July 2026