Survey Manager

Company Description

Join us as a Survey Manager and be responsible for measuring all excavations made by the Operations and keeping the Operational plans up to date as well as liaising with third parties when requests are made to mine close to the boundaries as well as ensuring the operation complies with legislation

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

Thungela Resources [Thungela means “to ignite” in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

Job Description

• Ensure that legal requirements, codes of practices, group standards, procedures and policies are updated, implemented, adhered to and that changes to legal requirements are communicated
• Ensure appropriate appointments in terms of the Mine, Health and Safety Act are in place
• Report on production figures through preparing reports on actual production figures and reporting on mining plans and highlight actual versus planned areas as well as submitting reports on daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding mining activities and between Survey Department and all other mining departments
• Stake out mine plan for Mining Department
• Ensure the effectiveness of all Survey Systems through operate in compliance with established procedures and data structures
• Effective people management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Evaluate requirements of departmental staff, ensure that individuals are provided with the correct development opportunities, evaluate training courses as well as oversee the development of training material
• Ensure that costs allocated for engineering tasks within specified operation are controlled within the prescribed budget and compares with internationally accepted benchmarks
• Ensure cost saving

Qualifications

• Mine Surveyors certificate of competency
• Registration as Mine Surveyor with PLATO (Advantageous)
• B Tech / Diploma / Degree in Mine Surveying NQF 7 (Advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Experience

• Extensive experience in the Mine Surveying field

Additional Information Proficient knowledge of mining and other relevant legislation applicable to Thungela Resources incl:

• In depth knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Petroleum Act and Water Act
• Up to date with new survey technology
• Understanding of mining surveying and engineering survey principles
• Expertise in relevant software: ability to set up and maintain system
• Knowledge in Land Management

What we offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Thungela is a pure play coal mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Thungela is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.