Section Surveyor

Join us as a Section Surveyor, you will be responsible for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting into information for Survey use as per the latest AAP Standards, Procedures and Survey Best Practice Guidelines.

Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.

Anglo American aims to lead the future of mining. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we strive to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives".

Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers.

Effective collection, analysis, and reporting of survey data within the electronic environment.

Gathering Survey Data and represented electronically.

• Leading and managing the survey team
• Scheduling of workload to known priorities
• Measuring underground excavations
• Performing underground excavation measurements
• Installing survey pegs
• Installing direction lines and grades
• Measuring excavations underground
• Capturing data onto appropriate systems Administering effective information recording systems
• Performing monthly production measuring
• Gathering of Survey related data for other disciplines
• Surveying dumps
• Performing underground excavation measurements Identify and report on work related risks and hazards.
• Training of subordinates
• Managing check surveys

Analyzing Survey Data

• Reviewing appropriate reports and outputs for accuracy
• Spatial checking of survey pegs
• Checking of all Survey related attributes within the electronic environment
• Analyze the latest design plan.

Communicating Survey Information

• Preparing appropriate reports and documentation
• Preparing information for monetary purposes
• Providing Survey information for updating of electronic plans
• Issuing electronic survey instructions and notifications
• Communicate Survey instructions on the latest approved design.
• Inter Departmental communication to ensure a successful electronic environment.

Effective Teamwork

• Ensuring teamwork expectations and plans are clear.
• Completing role administration requirements
• Generating improvement ideas
• Participating in meetings
• Interacting with other teams and systems (PTO’s and safety requirements

This role is in the Technical - MRM Survey Department at a D1 level reporting to the Shaft Surveyor.

• Grade 12 with minimum 50% in maths and science
• Advanced Chamber of Mines Survey and Elementary Sampling, or National Higher Diploma
• Advantageous: B Tech Mineral Resource Management

Knowledge, skills and experience required: 

• A minimum of 4 years survey experience in the mining industry
• MRM systems competence, capital and check survey experience
• Computer literacy for role

Our GBV Stand

Platinum takes a stand against gender-based: “We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch”

What we offer

When you join Valterra Platinum, 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?

Valterra Platinum is a global diversified 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

Valterra Platinum 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. 

Closing date: 06 June 2025