CAD / GIS Draughtsperson - eMalahleni at Thungela

Job Description

The focus areas for this role will be to manage and co-ordinate the following:

• Provide draughting services on MicroStation through capturing geological data as well as collecting and analysing computerised data banks of spatial data, remote sensors, satellites, and other sources
• Update farm boundaries as well as complete geological maps and create plans for geological reports (design and add colour, symbols and scales)
• Prepare prospecting rights application plans using desktop publishing and specialist image manipulation software as well as edit, update and revise plans, maps, and other drawings
• Ensure the availability of all relevant information for each project area as well as verify and correct existing cadastral to be SG compliant, collaborating closely with Surveyors and Mine Planner
• Use geographical information systems to model and analyse landscape features as well as check maps are accurate and to scale
• Perform Windeed farm searches and SG diagram requests as well as extract information from geological database.
• Convert data from Cape Datum to Hartebeeshoek Datum as well as create visual aids and presentations

Qualifications

• Grade 12/ Equivalent qualification
• Diploma in Mine Surveying or Geology/GIS (NQF level 6) will be advantageous. 
• Mine Surveying Draughting Certificate (Chamber of Mines) is required
• Experience in the use of MicroStation is desirable

Knowledge & Skills:

• At least 5 years mining experience in a similar UG operation is required
• Experience in developing survey plans on an electronic platform
• Experience in CAD
• Computer literate in MicroStation/Modelmaker and MS Office is required
• Safety Course

Additional Information

• Knowledge and understanding of Geology
• Knowledge of geography
• Knowledge of draughting standards and requirements
• Broad understanding of surveying
• Internet applications
• Able to export data