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A vacancy exists for a Land Surveyor based in Matabeleland North and the Harare Office. This full-time position requires conducting precise surveys and set-out tasks to…
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A vacancy exists for a Land Surveyor based in Matabeleland North and the Harare Office. This full-time position requires conducting precise surveys and set-out tasks to facilitate civil construction, mine development, earthworks, infrastructure projects, and land management. The role is well-suited for a meticulous professional who can gather and analyze measurement data, maintain site control networks, and collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, construction crews, and mine planners. Candidates will…
Job Description
A vacancy exists for a Land Surveyor based in Matabeleland North and the Harare Office. This full-time position requires conducting precise surveys and set-out tasks to facilitate civil construction, mine development, earthworks, infrastructure projects, and land management. The role is well-suited for a meticulous professional who can gather and analyze measurement data, maintain site control networks, and collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, construction crews, and mine planners.
Candidates will be expected to utilize digital data collectors, total stations, levels, and GNSS or GPS instruments, alongside CAD or survey-processing software. The position involves working outdoors in changing site conditions and within a remote mining environment. Applicants must adhere to health and safety protocols, quality standards, and relevant survey legislation while delivering accurate maps, plans, volume computations, and progress documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform boundary, topographic, control, route, and construction set-out surveys based on project requirements
- Set up and preserve site benchmarks, survey control points, reference records, and coordinates
- Mark out excavations, roads, foundations, structures, stockpiles, and other approved developments
- Gather, process, examine, and report survey measurements, levels, and calculations
- Generate survey drawings, maps, volume computations, plans, and progress reports
- Collaborate with construction teams, mine planners, engineers, and project managers to address survey conflicts
- Calibrate, inspect, properly utilize, and maintain survey tools and instruments
- Comply with site safety rules, health guidelines, quality procedures, and survey legislation
Requirements
- Hold a recognized qualification or degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics and Surveying, or a related field
- Maintain registration with an authorized Professional Council
- Possess practical skills using GNSS and GPS receivers, total stations, levels, and digital data collection tools
- Demonstrate proficiency in CAD and survey-processing software, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Exhibit strong analytical, spatial, and mathematical abilities with high attention to detail
- Be capable of reading engineering drawings and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
- Be willing to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and within a remote mining setting
Qualifications
- Prior background in topographic, engineering, construction, mining, or earthworks surveys is considered an advantage
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
The position is based out of the Harare Office and Matabeleland North, with duties that involve working outdoors in a remote mining environment.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Applicants must possess a degree or recognized qualification in Land Surveying, Surveying and Geomatics, or a relevant discipline, along with registration on a recognized Professional Council.
What is the employment type?
The posting does not specify the employment type.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and relevant qualifications via email to recruitment.miningzimbabwe@gmail.com.
What salary and benefits are offered?
The job posting does not specify salary or benefits details.
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