Senior Surveyor at Eta-Zuma Group W/A Limited

Job Purpose

• We seek the services of a Senior Surveyor who will be responsible for delivering high-accuracy mine survey data, volumetric assessments and spatial analyses that support mine planning, production monitoring, reconciliation activities and operational decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly volumetric surveys for stockpiles, pits, overburden, tailings and waste dumps.
• Use GNSS, total station, LiDAR, drones or other approved equipment to capture field data.
• Process survey data to produce accurate volume reports, 3D models, contour maps and mine layouts.
• Support mine production teams by providing pegging, setting out, alignment checks and boundary controls.
• Maintain up-to-date mine plans, survey records and spatial data repositories.
• Ensure statutory compliance with mine surveying and safety regulations.
• Perform periodic reconciliation between planned volumes and actual extraction or dumping.
• Calibrate and maintain all survey instruments and ensure proper usage across the team.
• Collaborate with Mine Planning, Geology and Operations for development and execution of mining plans.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Surveying, Geoinformatics, Mining Engineering or related field.
• Relevant professional certification or license is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in mine surveying or engineering surveying.
• Proven experience in volumetric surveys within a mining environment is required.
• Hands-on experience using survey software such as Surpac, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Minesight, or similar.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong proficiency with GNSS, total stations, drones and laser scanning tools.
• Ability to compute volumes, perform reconciliation and generate accurate survey reports.
• Good knowledge of coordinate systems, geodetic principles and mine survey regulations.
• Proficiency in data processing, 3D modelling and map production.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging terrain.
• High level of integrity and safety consciousness.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in mining terrain for extended periods.
• Comfortable with climbing, standing, and handling equipment.