Position: Chief Surveyor - Hotazel Manganese Mines Location : Hotazel, Northern Cape, South Africa (8490) Company : South32 Group Operations Pty.
Ltd.
Date Posted : 9 January 2025 About South32 South32 is a global company focused on enabling a sustainable future by responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring, and inclusive company, we are making a positive impact, and we support our employees in learning, growing, and succeeding.
About Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) Hotazel Manganese Mines consist of two operations: Mamatwan and Wessels, located in the Kalahari Basin.
The region contains 80% of the world's manganese reserves.
Role Overview Position Type : Permanent, full-time Location : Hotazel Manganese Mines, Northern Cape As a Chief Surveyor , you will provide specialized technical survey support in line with mine planning and statutory requirements, with a focus on legal compliance.
Key Responsibilities Legal Compliance : Maintain and enforce survey boundaries, including prospecting rights, mining rights, servitudes, and legal compliance (MHSA).
Audit and Update Plans : Regularly audit and update prescribed plans and the survey network.
Annual Aerial Survey : Coordinate and oversee the annual aerial survey to update survey plans.
Stockpile Management : Oversee tactical stockpile management, including stockpile layouts and contamination control.
Land Inventory Management : Manage land inventory, including farms, leases, royalties, and land use agreements.
Public Representation : Represent the company at public forums, including neighbouring mines and communities.
Ore Accounting Surveying : Provide oversight and support to production and ore accounting surveying.
Annual Surveys : Sign-off and submit prescribed plans on a yearly basis.
Requirements About You Experience : Minimum 5 years' experience in a mining environment.
In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Strong understanding of geology related to mining and principles of mineral resources and ore reserve management.
Expertise in survey fieldwork, data management, and coordinate systems (Clarke 1880, WGS 84, etc.).
Qualifications : Degree/BTech/National Diploma in Mineral Resource Management or Surveying.
Survey Government Certificate of Competency (GCC).
What South32 Offers Annual short-term incentive bonus based on individual and business performance.
Employer contributions to a company-elected retirement fund.
Support for part-time studies aligned to role and business needs at accredited institutions.
A commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce.
How to Apply To apply, please visit the South32 Careers Website and submit your online application.
Ensure all required fields are completed, and upload your CV and relevant documents.
Closing Date : 23 January 2025 South32 is committed to diversity and equity in employment.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.