Chief Professional Surveyor

In brief

**Overview** This is an editorial assistant's rewrite of a job advertisement for a Chief Professional Surveyor, reference number SAS: 3/1/1/1/2026/306. This senior role is within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, specifically in the Directorate of Examination, State and Land Reform Survey Services. The position is based in North West (Mahikeng) and offers an annual salary of R1 143 468, with the final salary determined in accordance with the OSD. **What you will do** * Design, plan, and perform surveys to solve practical survey problems (challenges), improve efficiency and enhance safety. * Manage projects on the application of new and existing survey technologies. * Manage and plan surveys of a varied and complex nature. * Develop cost-effective solutions and approve surveys according to prescribed requirements / standards. * Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. * Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. * Provide expert advisory and support services. * Maintain survey operational effectiveness. * Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. * Set survey maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives. * Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect survey services. * Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources (Governance). * Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements (Governance). * Provide technical consulting services for the operation on survey-related matters to minimise possible survey risks (Governance). * Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g., short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment (Knowledge Management). * Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives (Knowledge Management). * Ensure the availability of and management of funds to meet the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) objectives within the survey environment / services (Financial Management). * Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives (Financial Management). * Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects (Financial Management). * Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles (Financial Management). * Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management (Financial Management). * Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of the survey services according to the organisational needs and requirements (People Management). * Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives (People Management). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. * Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Survey / Geomatics. * Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor on appointment. * Compulsory registration with SAGC as a Professional Surveyor to perform cadastral Surveys. * Minimum of 6 years post-qualification survey experience. * Job related knowledge: Programme and project management, Survey, legal and operational compliance, Survey operational communication, Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating, Survey design and analysis, Research and development, Computer-aided survey applications, Creating high-performance culture, Technical consulting, Survey and professional judgment. * Job related skills: Strategic capability and leadership, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team leadership, Creativity, Communication (verbal and written), People management, Planning and Organising, Conflict management, Negotiation and Change management. * A valid drivers licence. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly experienced and qualified Professional Surveyor with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Survey / Geomatics and a minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience. Applicants must hold compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor upon appointment, specifically for performing cadastral Surveys. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, strategic, and communication skills, alongside expertise in survey design, project management, and operational compliance. The Department's Employment Equity targets include Coloured, Indian, and White Males, as well as African, Coloured, Indian, and White Females, and Persons with disabilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-sas-3-1-1-1-2026-306 Source: govpage

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