Control Survey Technician

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Overview This role is for a Control Survey Technician within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, specifically in the Geospatial Information and Professional Support Directorate. The position is located in Mowbray, Western Cape. The salary for this role is R573 552 per annum, in accordance with the OSD requirements. What you will do * Survey design and analysis effectiveness. * Perform final reviews and approvals or audits on new survey applications according to set standards and design principles or theory. * Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. * 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. * Provide financial management service. * Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) objectives within the survey environment / services. * Manage the operational survey project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives. * Manage the commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects. * Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. * Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. * Provide governance services. * Allocate, monitor and control resources. * Compile risk logs (databases) and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirement. * Provide technical consulting services for the operation of survey related matters to minimise possible survey risks. * 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. * Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. * Render people management services. * Direct the development motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of survey services according to organisational needs and requirements. * Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. * Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician / Surveyor. * Minimum of 6 years post qualification technical (survey / cartography) experience. * A valid driver’s licence. * Job related knowledge: The Constitution; Good governance and Batho Pele Principles; Labour and Employment Legislation; Public Service Regulations; Public Financial Management Act; Land Survey Act; Spatial Data Infrastructure Act; National Geomatics Information (NGI) standards and procedures; Programme and project management; Survey, legal and operational compliance; Survey operational communication; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Mobile equipment operating skills; Survey design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided survey applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Survey and professional judgement. * Job related skills: Strategic capability and leadership; Problem solving and analysis; Decision-making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Computer focus and responsiveness; Communication (verbal and written); Computer literacy; People management; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Negotiation and conflict resolution. Who should apply Candidates with a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6) or a related equivalent qualification, who are compulsorily registered with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician / Surveyor. Applicants must have a minimum of 6 years post-qualification technical (survey / cartography) experience and hold a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, governance principles, survey standards, project management, and have strong capabilities in strategic leadership, problem-solving, financial management, communication, and people management. The department explicitly targets African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and 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-39-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-329 Source: govpage

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