Senior Survey Technician at Gold Fields Limited

Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Grade 12/N3 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science) or equivalent.

• Have a COM Advanced Survey Certificate, ND in Minerals surveying or NHD Mineral Resource Management or B-Tech in Minerals Surveying.

• Have at least 5years Survey experience in a trackless mining environment.

• Have a high level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite

• Effective collection, analysis and reporting of survey data

• Experience with mine CAD, Cyclone 3DR, mine MARKUP and other modelling Software(advantageous).

• Be in possession of valid driver’s license, Code 08 (EB).

• 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:

• Decision making

• Analytical

• Verbal and written communication in English

• Interpersonal skills

• 3D Modelling and Point Cloud processing experience

• MRM systems competence

• Laser and High-Density Scanning experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General survey work associated with underground trackless mining.

• Contract measurements in stopes and development.

• Check surveys, gyro surveys and closure surveys.

• Inter Departmental communication to ensure a successful electronic environment

• Effective Team work

• Communicating with others in a verbal and electronic manner

• Responsible and accountable for the accurate measurement of all underground excavations in accordance with the Mines Survey Code of practice and legal standards.

• Interfacing with other department on survey related matters.

• Ensuring teamwork expectations and plans are clear

• Ensuring accurate representation of Trackless, Conventional, and other mine voids on survey plans.

• To manage all survey related issues in area of responsibility, with line reporting to the Sectional Surveyor.

• Will be involved in short term planning in area of responsibility.

• Take action to correct subordinates' performance deviations