Legal Compliance:

• Legal appointment in terms of section 17.2 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) with accountability for mining surveying compliance.
• Ensure all survey work performed on the mine adheres to legal requirements and departmental regulations.
• Provide support in the shaft box cut excavation, issue accurate survey planning notes, maintain appropriate survey measurements, ensure slope/gradients are in accordance with design specifications.
• Ensure that monthly risk assessments are conducted to pro-actively identify risks to shaft operations using risk matrix format.
• Compile and maintain legally compliant mine plans in alignment with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.
• Oversee compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards, promoting adherence across all surveying operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor survey standards, guidelines, and governance processes to ensure legal compliance and operational excellence.

Gathering:

• Provide accurate survey data resources and information for mining processes.
• Capture and maintain thorough data within established systems.
• Conduct research and document best practice survey and sampling standards.
• Coordinate and implement surveying best practices alongside technology to optimise value and minimise risk.
• Administer efficient information recording systems for survey data.
• Perform monthly production measurements and ensure accuracy.
• Compile monthly safety reports that comply with safety standards and guidelines.
• Conduct underground excavation measurements and survey waste dumps.
• Identify, report, and mitigate work-related risks and hazards.
• Develop and implement controls to prevent injuries and fatalities across the mining operation.

Analysing:

• Review reports and outputs for accuracy prior to submission.
• Collect, analyse, and report survey data effectively.
• Continuously research for optimised data capturing and processing, particularly in a mechanised mining environment.
• Ensure effective implementation of operational plans.
• Analyse the latest design plans and assess survey-related attributes in the environment.
• Refine information, collate, and submit comprehensive reports, including running data exception reports and corrective action tracking.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports capturing key statistics and analytics.

Communication:

• Report, reconcile, and declare figures transparently.
• Prepare relevant documentation and reports for stakeholders.
• Provide updated survey information for plan modifications.
• Communicate and issue survey instructions reflecting the latest approved designs to all relevant parties.
• Foster effective departmental communication to create a collaborative working environment.

Other Functions:

• Optimise operational processes and address conflicts in supply chain management.
• Plan, direct, and oversee Quality Management adherence within the survey function.
• Continuous optimisation of systems and processes to meet development efficiency goals.
• Apply surveying expertise to enhance mine operations for sustainable value realisation.
• Identify environmental and social opportunities related to surveying across the company.

Teamwork:

• Encourage open communication within teams using verbal and electronic methods.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and functions, ensuring clarity in teamwork expectations.
• Promote a high standard of housekeeping and administrative compliance.
• Manage relationships with business units and external stakeholders to align training and development needs.
• Lead recruitment, development, and performance management for the surveying team.

People Management:

• Uphold the Company’s 'Code of Conduct' and instil a culture of compliance within the team.
• Advise management on necessary training initiatives for employees.
• Create a high-performance team while promoting a positive employee relations environment.
• Conduct risk assessments and communicate potential hazards with employees.
• Manage labour stability and support HDSA/female targets for the department.

Performance Management:

• Monitor and manage safety activities and compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Develop employee schedules, assigning responsibilities and ensuring completion.
• Identify non-conformances and implement corrective actions to meet departmental targets.
• Oversee budgeting and resource utilisation to prevent material waste.

Strategic and Tactical Planning:

• Assist in compiling strategic plans in alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure safety precautions are taken before tasks and monitor the work environment for compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage environmental compliance and non-conformance issues reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective communication systems between various teams and departments.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and control survey functions and resources to maximise ore extraction.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership for trend analysis and risk management through comprehensive data management.
• Conduct audits and reviews of survey standards and practices ensuring alignment with legislative requirements.
• Any other responsibility that can be reasonably expected in this role / function.