Senior Mine Surveyor at AngloGold Ashanti

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To manage and maintain a Survey and evaluation service on surface and underground according to government regulations and mine policy.

MINIMUM EMPLOYEE PROFILE (QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES)

• A three-year National Diploma or Degree in Mineral Resource Management or Survey;
• Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency (must accompany CV);
• At least five years survey or sampling experience;
• Experienced in vertical shaft sinking and engineering surveying techniques;
• A valid Certificate of Fitness or the ability to obtain one;

JOB PROFILE (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES) ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Carries legal responsibility for a section of a mine (one shaft or more) in accordance with the Mines and Works Act and Regulations
• Evaluates ore resources and projects future operations using information & data supplied by MRM department.
• Justifies the continuation/discontinuation of reef development according to the playability of the area concerned.
• Comments, advises and checks on the feasibility of underground layouts and workings.
• Calculates and monitors anticipated grade and various efficiency factors and takes corrective action in case of any anomalies.
• Conducts special survey projects as and when required by management e.g. sinking of new shafts, holings and implementation of computer models and programmes.
• Plans and budgets for all Survey services required for his area of responsibility e.g. labour equipment and material requirements.
• Take responsible care to protect their own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by any act or omission of that employee.
• Please note that the duties and responsibilities may not be limited to the above stipulated