Section Surveyor

Company Description

Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.

Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location : This role is based in Thabazimbi

Job Description

Section Surveyor 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

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 fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing date: 08 June 2025