Surveyor

Underground Mining Alliance Akyem (UMAA)

Obuasi

Full-time

3 years

Bachelor / Diploma

Posting expires Aug 21, 2026


UMAA is seeking to employ qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Surveyor.

This is Obuasi based Fixed Term Contract position with a competitive work roster at its operation in Obuasi. Remuneration package includes attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidate.

The position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground mechanised mining while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

Surveyor

The Surveyor plays a critical role in enabling safe, efficient, and compliant underground and surface mining operations by directly delivering accurate and timely spatial data within the assigned mining block(s). The role is central to the execution of daily survey activities, reconciliation, void management, and statutory compliance, ensuring operational, technical, and planning teams are equipped with precise and validated data.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate and uphold AngloGold Ashanti’s values in all decisions, actions, and professional conduct.

  • Promote collaboration with production, technical services, and planning teams to enable accurate and efficient survey support.

  • Support team learning through quality data capture and participation in business improvement activities.

  • Allocate a minimum of 30% of time to actively support full compliance with site safety requirements and foster a culture of zero harm across all activi-ties.

  • Allocate 50% of time in the field to ensure timely delivery of survey requests across underground and surface operations, without undue delay in sup-porting operational and technical teams.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date spatial inputs to statutory mine plans to support compliance, emergency readiness, and operational decision-making.

  • Responsible for actively participating in knowledge-sharing, coaching, and on-the-job training, while working collaboratively with the Survey Superin-tendent to develop personal development goals and uphold performance standards.

  • Adhere to established survey guidelines, standards, and procedures to maintain data integrity and accuracy.

  • Ensure all work aligns with site operational standards and technical governance.

  • Support the implementation of survey procedures, systems, and controls as set out by the Manager Surveyor, and contribute to continuous improve-ment at the block level.

  • Perform daily and weekly underground and surface surveys to support production, development, and infrastructure requirements within the assigned block(s).

  • Execute survey tasks contributing to the reconciliation process, ensuring consistency between planned and actual spatial data.

  • Responsible for daily and weekly survey reporting, delivering up-to-date and high-quality spatial data to operational and planning teams.

  • Responsible for the maintenance of a fit for purpose Deswik Survey Master file that supports underground and surface mine planning activities, includ-ing a void model, all vertical and lateral development, topography, and drill hole data.

  • Responsible for the maintenance of a fit for purpose network file structure that supports a Deswik-based Survey Master file system and underground and surface mine planning activities, including a void model, all vertical and lateral development, topography, and drill hole data.

  • Prepare and contribute to monthly reporting requirements, ensuring survey data aligns with mine planning and production targets.

  • Identify, implement, and participate in survey-related business improvement initiatives to enhance precision, data turnaround, and system integration across the assigned block(s).

Desired Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related discipline.

  • Completion of mine surveyor registration (or in progress) as required by the jurisdiction

  • Underground and surface induction and mine site safety training certifications.

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in underground mining survey operations, with demonstrated exposure to surface survey activities.

  • Demonstrated experience in stope, development, and surface surveys, reconciliation, and void modelling.

  • Strong awareness of underground and surface mining environments and associated hazard controls.

  • Proficiency in mine survey instruments (e.g., Leica, Trimble) and software (e.g., Deswik, AutoCAD, Surpac).

  • Effective data handling and reporting skills, including Excel and GIS tools.

  • Strong communication and task management skills.

  • Valid manual driver’s licence (as required by site).

  • Able to work underground and on surface in physically demanding conditions.

  • Fit for site medical and functional assessments

  • Capable of carrying and operating survey equipment over uneven terrain and confined spaces.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be selected after the interview process and evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisational fit, capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.

Application Process

When applying, please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application:

  1. Limit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to four (4) pages with most recent positions first.

  2. Your CV must include demographic detail, qualifications, work experience and a minimum of two referees.

  3. Include copies of relevant, original certificates and academic records

Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, should be submitted by the deadline date to ObuasiLocal Employment@anglogoldashanti.com with the Position as the Subject Matter before or on 21st August 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Company Profile

Underground Mining Alliance Akyem (UMAA) is a Joint Venture between African Underground Mining Services Limited (AUMS) and Rocksure International carrying out underground development and production works for the AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi) Mine.

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