GIS & Survey Draughting Officer/ CAD GIS Co-ordinator, Witbank

Purpose of the job

Divisional role – reports to resource operations

Reports to technical departments – gives input into mapping, GIS and info that goes onto the maps

Input into the legal side in mining ops and projects – section 102, 11, environmental assessments. Contact with DRE

Needs to have sense of what is legally required

SG compliant

Keep data up to date

Looks at title deeds, competitive applications over some areas, mining rights

Communicates with people inside and outside of company.

For all colleries – needs good understanding of operations and projects once hand over taken place

Work with data sets – main software is microstation. 

Jdore, ArcGIS. Working with google earth and general GIS software

Good relationship with external land surveys to sign off legal documents on plans and letters regarding mining rights and outlines

Minimum qualification/experience required

• Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Mine Survey Draughting Certificate
• Relevant GIS Certification
• Advantageous: Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP); CAD certification

Experience (SME)

• Minimum of 3 years' draughting experience, preferably in the mining or a related industry
• Good experience in using CAD-based systems, preferably MicroStation, Jador and GIS systems.
• Advantageous: Experience in GIS systems Technical Skills

Operations

• Proficient knowledge of mining and other relevant legislation applicable to Thungela Resources incl.:

o Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No 28 of 2002

o Mine Health and Safety Act, No 19 of 1996

o National Water Act, No 36 of 1998

• Proficient knowledge of draughting standards/requirements, specifically in relation to surveying and geography.

• Proficient knowledge of working with and analysing spatial data.