Surface Surveyor at De Beers Group

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.