Anglo American visits Land Surveying

Representatives from one of the largest mining companies in the world recently visited UKZN’s Howard College campus to inform Land Surveying students on the career opportunities that exist for them in the mining industry. The industrial giant, who was assisted by Student Village in arranging the visit, hosted a cocktail evening for students in the Land Surveying Programme in the School of Engineering at the Murray Lecture Theatre.

UKZN alumnus Angus Bradford, a Principal Surveyor at Anglo American, spoke candidly of his personal experience as a student, as a Land Surveyor, and ultimately as a Mine Surveyor. Bradford said that Anglo American placed a huge investment in students that they sponsored. Apart from scholarships and funding for university education, students affiliated with the company would also be formally mentored and gain valuable experience working at the organisation’s various sites during vacations. He said that this process provided guidance to the students and could also possibly open doors to further career opportunities.

Liesl Petersen, Anglo American’s Learning and Development Practitioner was also on hand, and gave students an idea of the bursaries and opportunities that the company provided. She said that Land Surveying graduates possessed scarce skills and that Anglo American would make significant investments to secure their services.

The students were impressed with the presentations, and were given an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the company and Mine Surveying in general. After the formal presentations, guests were treated to refreshments while they interacted with the Anglo American representatives.