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Underground Surveyor

Department Redpath Australia Pty Ltd.

Date Posted 11/19/2025

Position Type Full Time

Reference No. 2025-6749

LocationJwaneng, Southern Botswana, Botswana


Redpath Botswana is a leading mining company committed to excellence, innovation, and safety. We provide a collaborative environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to real-world projects.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct underground survey operations, including establishing reference points, monitoring mining face advances, and mapping mine layouts.

  • Calibrate and operate underground survey equipment, drilling tools, and loading instruments for high-accuracy results.

  • Reconcile actual mining against plans and short-term objectives, recommending corrective actions.

  • Design underground panel layouts and drill patterns in collaboration with the Mining team.

  • Set out mining limits and levels to guide underground excavation and loading.

  • Maintain legal plans, spatial data, and compliance with corporate governance and underground mining regulations.

  • Monitor and update underground spatial databases, producing plan updates and volumetric calculations.

  • Validate, reconcile, and report production against survey data for official reporting.

  • Conduct surveys of underground stockpiles, waste dumps, and mining sections.

  • Implement and control Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) programs in the underground environment.

  • Analyse data from remote sensing and other sources to detect subsidence or deformation trends underground.

  • Manage, mentor, and coach survey staff to ensure compliance with company policies and technical standards.

 

Leadership Competencies:

  • Change Leadership, Impact & Influence, Innovation

  • Developing Others, Teamwork & Collaboration

  • Business Acumen, Managing Performance

  • Planning, Coordination & Execution

  • Concern for Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Service Orientation

 

Technical Competencies:

  • Underground Surveying & Mine Planning

  • Spatial Data Management – Underground geological models

  • Legal Compliance & Corporate Standards Adherence

  • Production Reporting – Variance analysis and reconciliation

  • Safety, Health & Environment monitoring & reporting

  • People Management, Problem-solving & Technical Report Writing

  • Strong Analytical, Numerical & Statistical Modelling Skills

  • Effective Communication & Presentation Skills

 

Minimum Education & Experience:

  • Degree in Geomatics, Mine Surveying, or Equivalent

  • Valid Class B Driver’s License

  • 4 years post-graduate experience in the underground mining environment

  • Membership of Institute of Mine Surveyors of Southern Africa or equivalent is an advantage

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers is an equal opportunity employer.