Registered surveyors · Est. 2019
Precision surveying.
African scale.
We put control on the ground, set out the works and check what gets built, for mines, energy plants and infrastructure across Africa.
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In the field
- Delivered
- 100+Major projects across Africa
- On site in
- 4 countriesSouth Africa, Zambia, DRC, Ethiopia
- Registered
- SAGC & SAGIEngineering and land surveyors
- Founded
- 2019Pretoria, South Africa
100+ clients, including Barrick, Tronox, SinoHydro and PRASA
About us
Built on accuracy. Trusted across Africa.
Geovantage is more than a surveying company. We are the accuracy partner behind mining, energy and infrastructure projects across Africa. From setting the first control point to signing off the final as-built, our surveyors keep complex projects accurate, compliant and safe.
We work side by side with engineers, contractors and project managers to:
- Establish solid control networks.
- Deliver exact setting-out for critical works.
- Provide real-time QA and as-built verification.
- Reduce risk, save cost and keep schedules on track.
Services
Surveying services built for delivery.
Four services. Each one ends with data your engineers can build on: CAD files, coordinate registers and volume reports.
S-01
Mining surveying
Surface and underground surveys, from mine construction through to the as-built check.
- Volume calculations
- Deformation monitoring
- As-built verification
S-02
Land surveying
A clear, compliant base for developers, engineers and municipalities to work from.
- Boundary surveys
- Topographic surveys
- Utility surveys
S-03
Engineering surveying
Survey support for civil and industrial infrastructure, from the first peg to the last check.
- Route and corridor surveys
- Construction set-out
- Monitoring
S-04
Specialist surveying
The right instrument for complex builds, and managed survey teams to run it.
- UAV and LiDAR mapping
- GPR scanning
- Survey team management
Projects
Flagship projects. Work you can check.
Mines, a national stadium, rail corridors and a hybrid energy plant. Real sites, and real photos from our crews.
Mining · Zambia
Lumwana Mine
Independent check surveyors at one of Africa's largest copper mines: verification, as-builts, GPR scanning and volume tracking.
- Client
- Barrick
- Role
- Check surveyors and survey team management
Stadium · South Africa
FNB Stadium
A full as-built survey of the inner field, so engineers could plan upgrades for both sport and concerts.
- Place
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Role
- As-built surveyors for upgrade works
Energy · South Africa
Oya Energy Hybrid Project
Survey control, set-out and QA on a hybrid plant: 155 MW solar PV, 86 MW wind and 94 MW / 242 MWh of battery storage.
- Client
- SinoHydro, for ENGIE and G7 Renewable Energies
- Role
- Survey control, construction support and QA lead
- Mining · DRCKamoa Copper MineCheck surveying and survey team support during construction and expansion at Kamoa Copper in the DRC.
- Mining · EthiopiaKurmuk Gold MineGeodetic control, foundation set-out and steel alignment for a gold processing plant at a remote site in Ethiopia.
- Rail · South AfricaPRASA Walling ProjectSetting-out and as-built surveys for about 36 km of 3 m high concrete walling along Gauteng railway corridors.
- Mining · South AfricaNamakwa SandsIndependent check surveyors for Tronox: concrete works and conveyor installations verified for two contractors.
How we work
From first stake to final handover.
Stn 01
Understand and plan
We sit with your engineers and contractors to pin down scope, tolerances and the hard parts.
Stn 02
Establish control
Primary and secondary control networks, so all work is built from the same reference frame.
Stn 03
Set out and verify
We position the works, check the as-built accuracy and issue reports as the work happens.
Stn 04
Deliver and support
CAD files, coordinate registers and volume reports, ready for your team to keep building.
STN GV-01Robotic total station
Instruments
The right instrument for the job.
From GNSS receivers to survey drones and sonar boats, we pick the method that fits the site.
- GNSS receiversTrimble R4 and R10 GNSS
- Robotic total stationsTrimble and Sokkia total stations
- 3D scanning and LiDARTerrestrial scanners and mobile LiDAR
- Survey dronesDrone fleet
- Hydrographic and bathymetricBathymetric boats with sonar
- Utility detectionCAT and Genny cable locators
Why Geovantage
Your accuracy partner in Africa's toughest environments.
- Advanced tech
- GNSS RTK, robotic total stations, UAV LiDAR and GPR.
- Integrated with your team
- We work like we are part of your crew.
- Proven track record
- From mines to mega-structures, we deliver on time.
- Safety and compliance
- Global best practice and local standards on every job.
- African reach
- Projects in South Africa, Zambia, the DRC, Ethiopia and beyond.
What clients say
In their words.
Geovantage has been a crucial partner on our Platreef Mine project, delivering reliable and precise survey solutions. Highly professional and strongly recommended.
Snr Site AgentStefanutti Stocks Inland
Geovantage consistently delivers on time with top-notch quality, advanced solutions, and competitive pricing. A trusted partner we highly recommend for any survey project.
Director & Technical LeadE-TEK
They delivered top-quality survey services on major projects like O.R. Tambo Airport, PRASA, and OYA Wind Farm. Highly reliable, professional, and strongly recommended.
Projects ManagerMHG Survey
They exceeded expectations with accurate surveys, seamless coordination, and timely deliverables. Highly professional team we'd strongly recommend for mining and engineering projects.
Project EngineerDRA Global
Get a quote
Let's talk about your project.
Call or email us with the scope, the site and your dates. One of our team will get back to you with a quote.