Closes: October 23, 2026
Graduate Mine Surveyor
Sandfire Motheo
GhanziFull TimeEngineering
Job Description
The company continues to invest in the recruitment and development of graduates with a view of establishing a talent pipeline of young people who will become future leaders and fill scarce skill roles within the organisation. This Two (2) year structured program aims to cultivate a pipeline of capable professionals within the various business units of our organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist mine surveyors in conducting mine survey measurements, mapping and creating a database of survey data.
- Set out the Pit/Dump Limits and marking of drill hole patterns as per design, issuing drill notes and surveying/archiving drilled holes.
- Learn and apply standard surveying procedures (SOPs).
- Support the establishment and maintenance of Mine survey control points.
- Participate in conducting field surveys using total stations, GPS devices, scanners, and other surveying tools.
- Assist in mine plan updates and 3D model creation using software such as Leica Infinity, Deswik, and AutoCAD.
- Observe and assist with end-of-month (EOM) surveys and production reconciliation.
- Gain exposure to monitoring surveys and safety compliance in mining environment.
- Assist in drill hole mark-ups and pickups for diamond drilling, GC drilling, and exploration drilling.
- Learn proper equipment maintenance and calibration procedures.
- Participate in safety initiatives and Adhering to Safety, Health, and Environment standards & Procedures
- Work closely with engineers and geologists to understand mining operations and mine designs & planning.
- Develop knowledge in statutory mining regulations and survey reporting
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Surveying, Geomatics, or Geodetic Sciences.
- Should have graduated with First Class (1) or Second-Class Upper Division (2:1)
- Should have graduated between 2023 and 2025.
- Entry Level Position.
- Registered or eligibility for registration with Botswana Institute of Geomatics (BIG) or Institute of Mine Surveyors of Southern Africa (IMSSA)
- Valid Botswana Class B Driver’s License.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit: https://www.sandfiremotheo.co.bw/site/company/careerapply.aspx?CareerId=349&CategoryID=571&MasterPage=3&RID=571 REF Code: Ref 348 Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.
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