Surface Surveyor

2 weeks ago


Thabazimbi Limpopo, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- Join us as a Surface Surveyor where you will be responsible for data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting information for surface survey, valuation and land management use for our Amandelbult Complex operation.

We have high standards. You’ll ensure we meet them.

Anglo American aims to lead the future of mining. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we strive to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives".

**Anglo American Platinum**

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium.

**Job Description**:

- Measure excavations
- Install lines and grades at surface areas
- Locate and lay out boreholes
- Produce Survey layouts/instructions
- Survey surface infrastructure (roads, dumps, civils, etc.)
- Lay out surface infrastructure (roads, dumps, civils, etc.)
- Ad hoc survey requests
- Effective collection, analysis and reporting of survey data
- Excavation and volume measurements
- Correct depiction of features on mine plans.
- Effective supervision of subordinates
- Measuring & reconciling of surface stock piles
- Collecting samples, moisture and grade.

**This role is in the Survey Department at a Band D1 level reporting to the Chief Surveyor.**

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12
- Advanced Chamber of Mines certificate (survey and valuation) and/or National Diploma
- BTech in Mineral Survey or BSc Mine Surveying (Advantageous)
- 5 years mining experience in underground or open cast environment.
- Driving License Code 8

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Working knowledge of Microsoft package (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
- Advance use of model maker
- Advance use of SURPAC and MicroStation
- Be proficient in the use of the following equipment;
- _Trimble GPS _
- _Scanning equipment _
- _Theodolite Surveys _
- _Levels _
- _Scanning Software, Leica Cyclone, 3DR and Maptek. _
- Experience in Engineering/Civil Survey is advantageous.
- Knowledge of usage of drone technology is advantageous.

**Additional Information
- What we offer**

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.

**Who we are**

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

**How we are committed to your safety**

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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**How to apply**

**Closing Date: 11 March 2024