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.

                                                     SENIOR SURVEYOR x 3 REF: IVP-MTS- 2615

   Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

·       B-Tech in Mineral Resource Management or National Higher Diploma/National Diploma in Mine Surveying (advantageous).

·       Advanced Survey and Advanced Evaluation; Elementary Survey and Evaluation; Basic Mine Survey; and Basic Sampling.

·       Sound knowledge of underground mine surveying, survey control, mechanised mining, point-cloud processing, QA/QC, design compliance and volumetric analysis.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

·       Minimum five years' relevant mine-surveying experience, including substantial underground mechanised mining exposure.

·       Experience co-ordinating survey work for an operational mining section and supporting monthly Mine planning.

·       Practical experience in point-cloud processing, survey calculations, design verification, compliance analysis, monthly reporting and technical guidance of junior personnel.

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

·       Manage all survey requirements for an assigned Mine section and translate monthly mine plans into weekly and daily survey schedules.

·       Coordinate field surveys, control extensions, line and grade work, scanning, set-outs and as-built surveys, ensuring safe and timely completion.

·       Process and quality-assure conventional survey and point-cloud data, including registration, cleaning, modelling and verification against Mine control.

·       Analyse excavations against approved designs, quantify overbreak, underbreak and positional deviations, and compile weekly and monthly compliance reports.

·       Implement and support advanced survey technologies and process improvements that enhance safety, accuracy, turnaround time and data quality.

·       Provide technical direction and coaching to Junior Surveyors, Survey Technicians and Survey Assistants.

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.