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Job Req Id

8693

Closing Date

 24 July 2025

OME

MRS: Mining

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

To support the survey Manager with mine specific surveying functions by managing, controlling all the surface and underground related work on an operational level for all the shafts on a mine thus ensuring that the mine complies with the regulation as stipulated in MHSA Reg.17. Provide the leadership required to manage the day to day survey function as well as supporting direct reports with coaching and training to successfully perform their duties. Perform all surface surveys and underground check surveys

Key Accountabilities

1) MHSA Reg.17 Statutory compliance by Coordinating and Controlling the activities of the surveyor

Ensure the surface and underground surveying are within prescribed statutory limits Coordinate and control surface and underground surveying to ensure all structures are captured on the statutory plans and all planned structures are in the correct position on site Conduct check surveys primary and secondary Assist the Survey manager in preparing undermining and erection of surface by collating infrastructure detail Pro-actively issue warnings regarding dangerous holing, accumulations of water and gases, old workings and geological disturbances

 

2) Surface monitoring of structure as per MHSA Reg 17. requirements and license agreements

Proactively create job request for surface monitoring by the Surface Survey team Communicate any deviations to Survey Manager
 

3) Support Mining and services functions with survey request and ensure SLA adherence

Comply to job request agreed timelines Distribute monthly working and special area plans M+3 80% customer satisfaction feedback on survey related matters
 

4) Short Term Planning

Mining layouts comply to mine layout and stability standard Mining layouts aligned to long term planning design Effective communication with ventilation, rock engineering, geology, mining and planning
 

5) Rock Engineering

Review short term mining layout taking cognizance of geological changes Initiate stooping risk assessments prior to stooping activities
 

6) Supporting direct report with personnel and administration activities

Building human capital through : Training and development. Leave management. Execute budgeting, cost control and administrative duties
 

7) Safety Acitivities

Zero harm incidents Perform planned task observations, risk assessments - monthly Safety talks - daily
 

8) Production reporting and inputs into SAP

Accurate bunker stockpile  measurement – monthly Accurate on time measuring and reconciliations of tonnages - daily/monthly Formal Education

 

Obtained at least 1/2 of subjects of Mine Survey Certificate of Competency PLUS 5 yrs appropriate practical experience

OR

both Chamber of Mine Advanced Survey and Valuation Certificates PLUS 5 yrs appropriate practical experience

OR

B-Tech Mineral Resource Management/ National Higher Diploma Mine Survey PLUS 5 yrs appropriate practical experience

Working Experience

5 years minimum level of expereince

Licence

Valid drivers license

Required Personal and Professional Skills TC_ReportingTC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend SolutionsTC_Data Collection and AnalysisLC_Commercial AgilityLC_Business OwnershipTC_Information ManagementLC_Drives InnovationLC_Customer CentricityTC_Mine SurveyLC_CollaborativeLC_InspirationalLC_Builds TalentLC_Developing SelfLC_PartnershipsLC_Delivery Excellence

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success.  Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.  Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.  This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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