Job specification: 

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 qualifications
• C.O.M Advanced Survey certificate and Elementary Valuation certificate or B-Tech in Mineral Survey
• Computer literacy and emphasis on MS Excel and MicroStation and Model Maker
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Incline Shafts
• Proficiency in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Sound knowledge of Mine Survey software and draughting
• Knowledge of Topcon total station and GPS
• Must be a South African citizen
• Valid Driver’s License & own transport
• Clear Criminal Record
• Declared fit by our OMP (must be fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces)

Responsibilities: 

• Quality Control and Support in MRM section
• Legal compliance
• Installation of survey pegs and direction line in stope panels and development ends
• Installation of side grades in development ends, measuring of stoping and development ends
• Compile Survey start notes, stopping and holing notes
• Measuring of stockpiles, dumps and calculations of stockpile volumes
• Regular survey to control major underground features, for example; Decline dimensions, gradient, directions, stope drive levels and orientation
• Carrying out standard work place inspections and compliance checks and maintaining relevant procedures
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps and reports
• Assist in mine design and drawing of mine instructions and underground personnel
• Carry out duties of a Sampler when required
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto : “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”