Position: Section Surveyor Location : Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa Company : Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd Department : Technical Services - Survey Site : South Deep Gold Mine Job Grading : D-Lower Overview Gold Fields South Deep is recruiting for a Section Surveyor to join the Technical Services Survey team.
This position provides an opportunity to be part of a team striving for operational excellence while contributing to safety, surveying standards, and mine planning.
Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to safety standards : Ensure compliance with legislation, SHE policies, and operational standards.
Visible Felt Leadership : Demonstrate commitment to safety standards and operational campaigns.
Regulatory Inspections : Perform inspections in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and company standards.
Surveying Compliance : Maintain compliance with Chapter 17 of the MHSA regarding surveying, mapping, and mine plans.
People Management : Ensure clear team roles, define competencies, and maintain effective team delivery.
Equipment Calibration : Oversee the annual calibration and servicing of survey equipment.
Surveying Control Network : Establish and maintain a reliable surveying control network across the asset.
Professional Service : Collaborate with the Mining and Technical Services teams to meet their needs and objectives.
Research Best Practices : Conduct industry research and provide recommendations for operational improvements.
Data Management : Oversee survey information systems and maintain data integrity.
Budget Management : Manage capital and operating budgets to meet departmental targets.
Requirements Minimum Requirements Grade 12 or equivalent National Diploma or Degree in Mining Survey, Mineral Resource Management, or a related discipline Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency (South Africa) At least 5 years' experience in mine surveying with at least 3 years in a Senior Surveying position Proficiency in CAD Software (Mine Cad, MineRP CAD, Autodesk, Microstation) Experience in Point Cloud Processing Software (Cyclone 3DR, Trimble Realworks, Leica Infinity, etc.)
Professional membership with SAGC and/or IMSSA Medical fitness for the position and environment, including passing a Heat Tolerance Screening test Key Competencies Advanced Safety Leadership with a proven safety campaign delivery record Accomplished team and people leader with strong collaboration skills Effective communication skills in both spoken and written English Ability to cope with ambiguity and a high level of resilience Extensive knowledge in surveying principles, techniques, and instruments Proven experience in surveying massive mining excavations in 3D Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret survey data and identify discrepancies Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) How to Apply To apply, please visit the Gold Fields Careers Website and submit your online application.
Ensure that all necessary fields are completed and your CV and relevant documentation are uploaded.
Closing Date : 15 January 2025