Section Surveyor

Booysendal Mine is situated in the heart of the Steelpoort Valley within the Limpopo Province, in close proximity to some of South Africa’s best-known wildlife parks. The Mine is part of Northam Platinum Ltd, which has been a consistent Platinum Group Metals (PGM) producer for more than 20 years and has been at the forefront of a number of technological innovations in the industry. The following challenging vacancies currently exist for motivated and suitably qualified persons:


Section Surveyor

Key performance areas:

Ensure effective systems management as part of the technical services processes and functional management support: • Effectively monitor and control the survey planning process • Ensure effective functioning and goal achievement of survey by monitoring and controlling survey activities • Ensure legal compliance with relevant section standards, procedures and requirements • Manage section administration and reporting and monitor and improve survey operations • Provide input into the Survey Department’s working and capital budget and optimise the survey function • Manage risk • Undertake strategic capacity building • Ensure a cohesive business culture is in place • Provide continuous survey services to mining customers.

Minimum requirements: • A relevant professional qualification at NQF level 5 (a Government Certificate of Competency in Mine Surveying will be an advantage) • At least 4 years’ functional experience within the mining environment, coupled with 2 years’ people management or supervision experience • Very strong computer skills in Microstation, MRM-related software and valuation software. (Ref. BDSUR2/11)

Booysendal Mine shall apply the Employment Equity principles as set out in the Employment Equity Policy.


Applicants must provide certified copies of all qualifications.


Competitive salaries based on qualifications and experience and the standard mining industry benefits are offered.


Applications close on 30 November 2011.


Kindly note that correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from the Company within 21 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.