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Stephen Lakateni

Graduate Mine Surveyor

Shurugwi, Shurugwi

ABOUT

Highly skilled Professional Surveyor with over 2 years of experience in cadastral and construction surveying, seeking to transition into the mining surveying sector. Demonstrated expertise in complex survey control networks, precision measurement techniques and advanced surveying equipment including Hi-Target DGPS, Trimble GPS, Alseph K600 GPS and Nikon Xf Total Stations. Strong foundation in geodetic and baseline surveys with proven ability to establish accurate control stations and perform volumetric calculations. Proficient in CAD software and data management systems with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy and safety standards. Dynamic, hardworking and a self-motivated professional who is committed to safety excellence and eager to apply transferable surveying skills to underground mining operations while implementing ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

SKILLS

Trimble GPSHi-Target DGPSLeica GS07Alseph K600 GPS
Nikon DTM-322Nikon Xf Total Stations
CADSurpacMicrosoft Office Suite
Survey control establishmentHigh-precision GPS observationsTotal station measurementsTopographical surveysVolumetric calculationsCadastral surveyingConstruction surveyingGeodetic surveysControl network establishment
ISO 45001:2018ISO 14001:2015ISO 9001:2015Zimbabwean Land Surveying Regulations and StandardsSafety compliance
Analytical skillsProblem-solvingTeamwork and collaborationLeadership in field operationsWritten and oral communicationData management

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Land Surveyor

2024-08 - 2025-09

Delight Veld (Pvt) Ltd • Harare, Zimbabwe

Performed construction surveying tasks for road construction projects, including setting out, volumetric calculations, and technical reporting.

Land Surveyor

2023-08 - 2024-08

Department Of the Surveyor General • Harare, Zimbabwe

Executed cadastral and state surveys, including relocation surveys, title surveys, and subdivision surveys for legal registration purposes.

EDUCATION

Midlands State University

2021 - 2025

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geomatics

Guinea Fowl High School

- 2020

A-Level in A-Level

Ascot Secondary School

- 2018

O-Level in O-Level