Chief Surveyor leads the work of the underground mine survey team, develops and implements modern and high-quality engineering solutions for underground mine surveying to ensure safe and efficient execution of mining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support operations through consistent and timely performance of the daily activities pertaining to the survey function, including the layout and maintenance of survey reference marks.
• Ensure the regular review of mine survey processes and investigate, assess, and where appropriate, trial new methods or technology.
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of survey equipment.
• Reconcile weekly and monthly survey measures. The survey function is also expected to work cross-functionally with operations and technical services to maintain visual aids to help communicate the short, medium to long-term mine planning and designs, through the maintenance of the various Deswik layers.
• Manage and direct the activities of the surveying team, provide direction, mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure plans, budgets and schedules are sufficiently developed; management systems and processes are adequately applied; and personal attention is appropriately directed to ensure that important deadlines are met, and budget constraints are adhered to.
• Comply with local labor laws and regulations.

Education:

• Tertiary education in Survey Principles and Practices required.
• Degree/Higher Diploma in Geomatic Engineering.

 Work experience:

• Minimum of 8 years extensive surveying work experience, preferably in an underground mining environment.
• Previous expat experience in remote locations desirable.

 Knowledge and skills:

• Proven safe work and attendance record required.
• Ability and willingness to transfer knowledge to national workforce as part of the requisite skills transfer program.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles in underground mining, engineering construction, with surface Open Cast (OC) preferred.
• Strong knowledge and proven use of current/latest survey software and hardware required.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to find solutions with a team or independently preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong math and computer skills required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work with other departments and divisions effectively required.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground in all weather conditions required.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this position required.
• Formal recognition of underground surveying expertise required.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of French desirable but not essential.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Rotation schedule 8 weeks on site, 4 weeks offsite (including travels);
• Comfortable conditions on site (accomodation, meals, laundry services and immediate medical support on site);
• Medical, life and accidental insurance available upon your start;
• Salary and annual bonus