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Job Opportunity: Survey Assistant – Open Pit
Location: Mokopane, South Africa
Business Unit/Group Function: Africa - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
Experience/Work Type: Entry Level / Permanent Employee
Closing Date: 27 December 2024
About Anglo American
Join Anglo American, a global leader in mining, as a Survey Assistant in an Open Pit Environment. Our operations provide the metals and minerals that power modern life, including Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) used in industries from automotive to jewelry.
Job Description
As a Survey Assistant, you will support survey professionals in conducting mining, engineering, and topographical surveys. Key responsibilities include:
Survey and Measurement Tasks:
- Assist with the installation of profiles (grade boxes) for construction and excavation.
- Set up theodolites on coordinated and elevated survey beacons.
- Conduct tachometric location using electronic theodolites and GPS.
- Measure terrain, stockpiles, dumps, roads, and trenches in the mining area.
Technical Assistance:
- Interpret and draw information from CAD drawings.
- Report the need for survey beacon coordination and elevation to the Surveyor.
Safety and Compliance:
- Conduct risk assessments and promote safe practices.
- Observe and report unsafe work practices or hazards.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and maintain housekeeping standards.
Team Engagement:
- Motivate team members towards high productivity and safety standards.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues.
- Provide technical assistance and address deviations in team behavior.
Qualifications
- Essential:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
- Advantageous:
- Basic Survey qualification.
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in an Open Pit environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Knowledge of survey equipment and techniques.
- Ability to interpret and work with CAD drawings.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to safety and zero harm principles.
This position is classified at a B5 level and reports to the Surveyor Technician.
Apply now to join a world-class mining operation where innovation and safety come first.
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