Temporary Survey Assistant

In brief

**Overview** This is a description for a temporary position as a Survey Assistant at the City of uMhlathuze, identified by SAP Post Number 20002157. The role offers a basic salary of R 111.66 per hour and involves assisting with municipal infrastructure asset management processes. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Assisting with all tasks related to survey, verification, and condition assessment processes of municipal infrastructure assets. * Confirming the physical existence of assets. * Updating the infrastructure asset register with data obtained in the field. * Compiling exception reports. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 10 * A Tertiary qualification will be an added advantage. * A valid driver’s licence is essential. * Knowledge and operation of survey equipment is an added advantage. * 2 years working experience. * Incumbent must be physically fit as tasks involve carrying equipment and extensive walking on uneven terrain. * Be able to work in various environmental conditions (e.g., heat, rain, wind, cold). * Able to work to strict deadlines and cope with changing, unplanned tasks. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should have at least a Grade 10 education, with a tertiary qualification being beneficial. Applicants must possess a valid driver's licence and have a minimum of two years of working experience. Physical fitness is essential due to the nature of the work, which includes carrying equipment and extensive walking across varied terrain, and the ability to work in diverse environmental conditions is required. Candidates must also be capable of working under strict deadlines and adapting to unforeseen tasks. Knowledge of survey equipment is considered an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/temporary-survey-assistant-city-of-umhlathuze Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• SAP
• Driver's licence

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