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Gold Fields Limited is an unhedged, globally diversified producer of gold with eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa with attributable annual gold production of approximately 2.0 million ounces. It has attributable Mineral Reserves of around 46 million ounces and Mineral Resources of around 102 million ounces. Attributable copper M...
Minimum Requirements:
Be in possession of a Grade 12/N3 Qualification or Equivalent
Be in possession of a relevant National Diploma or Degree (Mine Surveying / Mineral Resource Management)
Be in possession of a Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency
Have a minimum of 5 years’ management experience within an underground mining environment
Computer literacy - proficient in Microsoft Office packages
Extensive experience in CAD Software (MineCad, MineRP CAD, Autodesk, Microstation) -Advantageous
Experience in Point Cloud processing Software (i.e. Cyclone 3DR, Infinity, Trimble Realworks, etc)
Registration with PLATO (advantageous)
Experience within a trackless mining environment (advantageous)
Proven experience in surveying massive mining excavations in 3D (advantageous)
Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment.
Key Competencies:
Computer literacy
Decision making and problem solving
Communication and co-ordination
Leadership skills
Planning, leading and control
Conflict management
Cross-functional management
Analytical Skills
3D Modelling and Point Cloud processing experience
MRM systems competence
Laser and High Density Scanning experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing the Activities of the Survey and Team, plan monthly Survey requirement and priorities.
Establishing optimum on-mine surveying standards
Maintaining MPRDA survey legal compliance and electronic Survey plans including DMR plans and monthly reporting according to standard
Implement skills and specific activities to ensure optimum performance according to operational requirements, organisational objectives and sound mining practices
Assume Chief Surveyor responsibilities when required
Develop and manage capital and operating budget for Survey function aligned to departmental targets
Establish and maintain a surveying control network across the entire mine (Surface and/or underground)
Maintain and ensure a healthy environment, safe operations and practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety Health and Environment (SHE) policies and procedures in line with set standards
Render a professional internal customer service for the entire mine and in particular to the mining and Technical Services Departments
Research best practice within industry and provide relevant recommendations
Administering effective information recording systems
Ensure full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) with regards to surveying, mapping and mine plans and any other relevant regulations and acts
Take action to correct subordinates' performance deviations
Assume a leadership role in the training and development of surveyors within the section.
All other duties and responsibilities related to the position.
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