Survey Technician Production Grade C

In brief

**Overview** The Kwazulu Natal Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs is seeking a professional for the Chief Directorate: Municipal Planning, specifically within the Directorate: Survey Services. This role is based in Pietermaritzburg and offers a salary of R518 769 per annum (OSD). The position involves providing comprehensive survey services and support within the department. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be required to provide Survey Services with the following key responsibilities: * Provide technical survey services and support. * Perform administrative and related functions. * Perform surveys and survey computations. * Provide input into the budgeting process. * Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters. * Conduct research and development. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria: * In possession of a Grade 12 certificate. * Diploma (NQF level 6) in Survey or Geomatics, or a relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * 3 years post-qualification technical (Survey) experience. * Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SACG) as a Geomatics Technician. * Valid driver’s licence. * **Essential Knowledge:** Programme and project management; survey design and analysis; research and development; computer-aided survey applications; legal compliance; technical report writing; and creating a high-performance culture. * **Job-related skills:** Decision-making; team leadership; financial management; analytical skills; creativity; self-management; customer focus and responsiveness; communication (written and verbal); planning and organising; conflict management; problem-solving and analysis; innovation and computer literacy. **Who should apply** Candidates should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a Diploma (NQF level 6) in Survey or Geomatics, or an equivalent SAQA-recognised qualification. A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification technical (Survey) experience is required, along with compulsory registration as a Geomatics Technician with the South African Geomatics Council (SACG) and a valid driver’s licence. Applicants must demonstrate essential knowledge in areas such as programme and project management, survey design and analysis, legal compliance, and technical report writing. Strong job-related skills, including decision-making, team leadership, financial management, analytical capabilities, and effective communication, are also necessary. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-vacancies-2#spani-ref-22-1-3-6-3-50-2026-mp Source: govpage

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