Job overview

Position: Survey Technician

Number of vacancies: 01

Location: Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania

Job identification: 240438

Posting date: 08 July 2026, 07:11 PM

Degree level: Bachelor’s Degree

Job schedule: Full time

Application deadline: 15 July 2026

Position description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Survey Technician to join and grow its team.

The successful candidate will be part of Barrick’s exceptional team and is expected to embody Barrick’s core values while contributing to a diverse and high-performing workforce.

Barrick is looking for individuals who can champion its DNA by:

• Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity.
• Exhibiting a results-driven approach.
• Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose.
• Dedicating themselves to building a sustainable legacy.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable.
• Committing to zero harm.
• Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships.

Applicants who are ready to contribute to a world-class team while embracing these values are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Survey Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure safe work practices, including:
  • Attending compulsory safety courses and meetings.
  • Using required personal protective equipment, PPE.
  • Reporting incidents and accidents.
  • Ensuring full adherence to all safety, occupational health, and environmental policies.
  • Following all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Carry out development pickups and pickup processing.
• Ensure all fired rounds are correctly recorded to monitor the development trend of every active mining heading.
• Set up the DGPS Base system.
• Compile information in a system where it can be retrieved and used.
• Ensure all survey station reports and mine stakeout plans are filed correctly.
• Ensure all survey stations are positioned and placed correctly as directed by the Mine Surveyor.
• Conduct regular stock-taking of survey consumables to ensure the minimum required stock is always maintained in the survey store.
• Install grade pins.
• Install lasers and stations.
• Mark up holes, including EH and PH.
• Conduct face mark-ups.
• Set up instruments below station underground.
• Assist the Mine Surveyor in any task required for the maintenance of survey control.
• Number batteries of all electronic equipment and ensure they are charged correctly.
• Keep a record of the mandatory discharging process of all electronic equipment batteries.
• Conduct daily vehicle cleaning checks and report any defects on time.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Department when reporting defects and during regular service intervals.
• Conduct borehole surveys for production holes, including downhole and up-hole surveys.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• A Survey Technician’s Certificate.
• Technician certificate in any survey-related field, including:
  • Geomatics.
  • Cartography.
  • Civil engineering.
  • Mining survey.
• Experience working as a survey assistant in an underground mining environment.

Experience and skills requirements

Applicants should have the following experience and skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in underground mining surveying.
• Sufficient on-the-job training and working experience through other documented roles in underground mining surveying considered acceptable by company authorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs is beneficial.
• Sound practical experience in any conventional surveying method.
• Drone pilot license from TCAA will be an added advantage.

What Barrick can offer you

Barrick offers the successful candidate:

• A comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and create lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

• Ensure safe work practices, including:
  • Attending compulsory safety courses and meetings.
  • Using required personal protective equipment, PPE.
  • Reporting incidents and accidents.
  • Ensuring full adherence to all safety, occupational health, and environmental policies.
  • Following all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Carry out development pickups and pickup processing.
• Ensure all fired rounds are correctly recorded to monitor the development trend of every active mining heading.
• Set up the DGPS Base system.
• Compile information in a system where it can be retrieved and used.
• Ensure all survey station reports and mine stakeout plans are filed correctly.
• Ensure all survey stations are positioned and placed correctly as directed by the Mine Surveyor.
• Conduct regular stock-taking of survey consumables to ensure the minimum required stock is always maintained in the survey store.
• Install grade pins.
• Install lasers and stations.
• Mark up holes, including EH and PH.
• Conduct face mark-ups.
• Set up instruments below station underground.
• Assist the Mine Surveyor in any task required for the maintenance of survey control.
• Number batteries of all electronic equipment and ensure they are charged correctly.
• Keep a record of the mandatory discharging process of all electronic equipment batteries.
• Conduct daily vehicle cleaning checks and report any defects on time.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Department when reporting defects and during regular service intervals.
• Conduct borehole surveys for production holes, including downhole and up-hole surveys.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs is beneficial.
• Sound practical experience in any conventional surveying method.
• Drone pilot license from TCAA will be an added advantage.

• A Survey Technician’s Certificate.
• Technician certificate in any survey-related field, including:
  • Geomatics.
  • Cartography.
  • Civil engineering.
  • Mining survey.
• Experience working as a survey assistant in an underground mining environment.