Minimum Required Qualification:

• Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency
• ND / NHD / B-Tech or BSc Survey

The Appointee should:

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate for Adults).
• Chamber of Mines Advanced Survey and Valuation Certificate
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Supervisor Survey within a survey department.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area
• Clear security screening record
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Registration with IMMSA (Advantageous)

Additional Requirements:

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Mineral Resource Management would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective Survey services to support BU performance • Manage the activities of the Survey and Evaluation Teams. • Plan monthly Survey and Evaluation requirement and priorities. • Compile Survey and Evaluation plans. • Supervise the Survey Team. • Compile, design, report plan appropriate reports to the Surveying function. • Implement effective controls & procedures. • Supervise the measurement of underground production performance. Effective Survey and Evaluation services to support Mine • Ensure the achieving and maintenance of optimum surveying standards. • Establish on-Mine Survey Standards. • Coordinate effective usage of equipment. • Implement effective measurements and planning system. • Co-ordinate and advise the business on best standards and Procedures. • Supervise and monitor Performance Measuring Processes. Legal Compliance • Ensure the achievement and maintenance of the business’ legal compliance. • Maintain MPRDA survey legal compliance. • Issue survey instructions and notifications. • Maintain DMR plans. • Conduct monthly reporting according to standard. Mine Survey Plans • Preparing mine plans (Survey). • Ensure the availability of electronic production survey plans. • Compile and maintain survey and evaluation plans. Monthly Survey Measurements • Surveying monthly production. • Measure monthly production within electronic environment. • Measure underground excavations. • Ensure accurate summarizing and reporting of measurement information. Stakeholder Relations • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally. • Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders. • Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers. • Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable. • Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Financial Management • Managing the finances of the Division to achieve Organisational objectives. Working Cost Budgets: • Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives. • Approving operational expenditure. • Formulating monthly and annual budgets. Cost Savings: • Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives. • Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations. Building a values-based organisational culture • Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance • Align to international responsible mining principles. • SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs). • SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance • Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment. • Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks. • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management: • Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. • Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS): • Approve department’s documents. • Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence • Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence • Improve our position on global industry cost curve