VACANCY

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to  develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

                                                     SECTION SURVEYOR (SURFACE) x 1 REF: IVP-MTS-2616

   Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

·       National Diploma/Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics or Engineering Surveying (NQF Level 6), or equivalent; an advanced qualification is advantageous.

·       SAGC registration in Engineering Surveying at the appropriate category, or eligibility to register.

·       Valid Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC), valid driver's licence and medical fitness for a mining environment.

·       Sound knowledge of MHSA Chapter 17, survey QA/QC, GNSS and control networks, engineering surveying, UAV photogrammetry, laser scanning and CAD/GIS applications.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

·       Minimum seven years' relevant surveying experience, including at least three years in mining or major construction.

·       Proven experience in survey control, engineering setting-out, earthworks and volume calculations, as-built surveys and contractor quantity verification.

·       Supervisory experience is required; practical UAV, photogrammetry, laser-scanning and point-cloud-processing experience will be advantageous.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

·       Lead, plan and prioritise daily, weekly and month-end surface survey activities in support of mining, construction and infrastructure development.

·       Establish, verify and maintain survey control networks, benchmarks, GNSS systems, surface plans and spatial records.

·       Set out and independently verify civil, structural, mining and service infrastructure against approved designs and tolerances.

·       Complete topographical, earthworks, stockpile, as-built and quantity surveys, and issue accurate and traceable results within reporting deadlines.

·       Verify contractor surveys, quantities, claims and design compliance, and record and resolve identified deviations.

·       Manage UAV surveys, laser scanning and point-cloud processing, while ensuring safety, accuracy, QA/QC and effective supervision of employees and contractors.

On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 06 August 2026

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.