Job Openings Manager: Survey

About the job Manager: Survey

JOB TITLE: Manager: Survey

JOB GRADING: E1

DISTRIBUTION: Internal/External

CLOSING DATE: 28 August 2026

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To lead and maintain the effective and cost-efficient Survey services to production units. To provide a strategic guidance to the Survey department and implement policies and procedures according to the required best practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12/NQF4 equivalent is essential
  • Chamber of Mines Survey Certificate of Competence is essential.
  • Mineral Surveying Degree or NQF 7 or Equivalent is essential.
  • 10-12 years' experience of which 5 years must be managerial experience (Survey Manager/Ore Accounting Manager) is essential,

COMPETENCIES:

  • Good knowledge of mine planning and layout
  • Working knowledge of relevant technical services, i.e. geology, rock engineering and ventilation
  • Knowledge of mineral resource management practices
  • Relevant legislation, i.e., Mine Health and Safety Act, Water Act, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, MTRA, etc.
  • Mine surveying Codes of Practice and Standards
  • Good working knowledge of SAMREC/SAMVAL codes
  • Good communication and written skills
  • Excellent Excel, MS Word & PowerPoint skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Analytical skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Develops plans to ensure compliance with the relevant strategy, legislation and standards across the operations.
  • Supports the annual business plan for the Survey department with associated objectives that supports the operational business plan.
  • Manages and maintains costs within budget and maintains an effective inventory.
  • Consults with relevant units in order to identify survey needs and any specific requirements.
  • Manages, monitors and evaluates survey progress and performance.
  • Sets survey standards and ensures compliance.
  • Manages the Draughting function.
  • Provides ore accounting services.
  • Compiles reporting of all Impala production figures.
  • Provides operational support to corporate legal team with respect to surface lease and mineral rights matters.
  • Liaises on service issues with affected external stakeholders such as DMPR, Surface Landowners, RBA and other legislators.

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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