Chief Surveyor - Mamatwan

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**Overview** This is a permanent, full-time Chief Surveyor position with South32 at their Mamatwan location. The role primarily involves providing specialized technical Survey support, aligning with Mine Planning and statutory requirements, with a particular emphasis on legal compliance. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Maintaining and enforcing Survey boundaries, including Prospecting rights, Mining rights, and Servitudes. * Ensuring Legal Compliance with the MHSA and updating Rehabilitation and Land Disturbance plans. * Auditing and updating prescribed plans and the Survey network. * Coordinating the annual Aerial Survey for updating Survey Plans. * Overseeing Tactical Stockpile management, including layouts and contamination. * Conducting yearly stockpile audits. * Managing Land inventory, which covers Farms, leases, royalties, and land use agreements. * Representing the company at Public Forums, such as those involving neighbouring mines and communities. * Signing off and submitting prescribed plans on a yearly basis. * Providing oversight and support to Production and Ore Accounting Surveying. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Candidates must meet the following criteria: * A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mining environment. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant Health, Safety and Environment legislation. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of geology related to mining. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve Management. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of different activities related to survey field work. * In-depth understanding of different activities related to Survey Data Management. * In-depth understanding of different coordinate systems (e.g., Clarke 1880, WGS 84). * A Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Mineral Resource Management or Surveying. * A Survey Government Certificate of Competency (GCC). **Who should apply** This role is suitable for experienced professionals with a minimum of five years in a mining environment. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant tertiary qualification in Mineral Resource Management or Surveying, coupled with a Survey Government Certificate of Competency. Applicants should demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge across various aspects of surveying, including legal compliance (MHSA, HSE), geology, mineral resource and ore reserve management, survey field work, survey data management, and coordinate systems. The position requires a professional capable of managing complex survey operations, land inventory, stockpile management, and representing the company in external forums. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-surveyor-mamatwan-south32 Source: myjobmag

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