Ivanplats is looking for a Sectional Surveyor (REF: IVP-MTS-2503)
IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this "mine of the future". Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills
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Degree in Mine Surveying or equivalent
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
6 years' mine surveying experience, with experience in a mine survey role
At least 2 to 5 years' experience on a fully mechanised underground operation
Survey project experience is desirable i.e. decline re-traverses
Advanced skills in the use of mine survey software
Statutory survey requirements
Survey relevant legislation
Have report writing and articulation of work skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
Participates in "safety talk" sessions as assigned at the beginning of each working day
Adheres to the company HSE rules and procedures throughout the working day, and undertakes necessary maintenance remedial action in accordance with laid down company rules
Reports any HSE incidents to relevant authorities immediately, and provides evidence of incidents witnessed, during investigations
Carries out housekeeping in area of responsibility to ensure a safe and secure work environment
Implements action items arising from HSE audits by taking corrective actions on identified deviations
Enforcement of Company Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure safe working environment
Surveying underground workings advances as per mine design parameters, stockpiles and dumps for plan updates and volumetric calculations
Setting out mining limits to guide mine development and stoping to comply with mine design
Performing depletions, analysing and interpreting survey related information to determine total ore flow
Validating production information and reconciling with survey measurements for official reporting
Determining appropriate survey method and implementing survey monitoring systems for structural deformation
Acquiring and analysing spatial data from the system for integrity, movements of original ground and structural deformation behaviour and informs the relevant stakeholders
Ensuring compliance to best practice survey standards, data collection, quality control and assurance systems
Day to day cost management
Maintains good relationships with customers and stakeholders, taking cognizance of the Code of Conduct and customer orientation requirements, by adhering to performance standards for service, resolving all service problems and queries with customers and internal departments and building effective relationships with stakeholders
Provides on-the-job training for subordinate staff, monitors behaviour and takes necessary remedial action, including recommending disciplinary action, in line with laid down policies and procedures
Proposes and implements staff development and training programmes for the area of responsibility to ensure a competent, efficient and motivated staff.
Applications must be forwarded to or www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.
Closing date: 5 November 2025
Preference will be given to South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.
Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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