Survey Technician (grade A-c)

In brief

Overview This role is for a Survey Technician (Grade A-C) within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, specifically in the Directorate of Cadastral Information, Maintenance and Supply Services. The position is based in Bloemfontein, Free State, and is responsible for providing technical survey services, support, and managing cadastral information. What you will do * Provide technical survey services and support. * Provide technical services in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation / approval by the relevant authority. * Perform surveys and survey computations. * Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. * Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. * Provide Geographic Information System (GIS), mapping and information supply services. * Perform administrative and related functions. * Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. * Compile and submit reports as required. * Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan. * Develop, implement and maintain databases. * Supervise and control Candidate Survey Technicians / Officers and related personnel and assets. * Conduct research and development. * Render continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. * Research / literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise. * Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey related matters. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6). * Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician / Surveyor. * Minimum of 3 years post qualification technical survey experience. * A valid driver’s licence. * Job related knowledge: Programme and project management, Survey design and analysis knowledge, Research and development, Computer-aided survey applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, Technical report writing, Creating high-performance culture. * Job related skills: Decision-making, Team leadership, Analytical Thinking, Creativity, Self-management, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication (verbal and written), Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Conflict management, Problem solving and analysis, People management, Innovation. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a qualified and registered Survey Technician or Surveyor with a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6) and a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification technical survey experience. They should possess a valid driver’s licence and demonstrate strong technical knowledge in areas such as survey design and analysis, computer-aided survey applications, GIS, programme/project management, and legal compliance. Key skills include decision-making, team leadership, analytical thinking, communication, planning, problem-solving, and people management. The department is targeting African, Indian, and White Males, African, Coloured, and Indian 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-40-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-335 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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