Chief Surveyor

We are looking for a Chief Surveyor to lead surveying operations, ensure accurate geospatial data management, and support safe, complaint, and efficient mining activities across our sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and develop the surveying team, including training and capability building.
• Oversee and manage all field and office-based surveying, mapping, and measurement activities.
• Ensure preparation, review, and approval of mine layouts, infrastructure, haul roads, dump sites, and site development designs.
• Supervise the preparation, control, and submission of statutory maps and reports, including annual production maps and official submissions to authorities.
• Manage surveying support for mine planning, dewatering projects, rehabilitation works, and infrastructure applications.
• Coordinate and control boundary management for permits, licenses, EIA areas, and expropriation projects.
• Review and validate volume, block ore, slope stability, and dump capacity calculations.
• Oversee the preparation and update of SEVESO maps, site traffic flow plans, security layouts, and infrastructure records.
• Ensure surveying equipment maintenance, calibration, and data accuracy standards are maintained.
• Monitor contractor progress, monthly reporting, and entitlement calculations.
• Contribute to Business Improvement (BI) initiatives and continuous improvement processes.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in surveying, preferably within mining and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and team management capabilities.
• Proven experience in mining and infrastructure surveying operations.
• Technical proficiency in drone technologies, volume calculations, and measurement control networks.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD and GIS-based surveying and mapping software.
• High attention to accuracy, time management, data integrity, and KPI tracking.
• Strong reporting, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance skills.
• Solid understanding of mining legislation and occupational health & safety requirements.

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to take a strategic role in managing critical surveying functions within a complex mining operation, while contributing to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term site development.

📍 We look forward to connecting with professionals who bring strong technical leadership, precision, and commitment to safe and sustainable mining practices.