Control Survey Technician

Overview

Control Survey Technician position requiring National Diploma and six years' experience in survey or cartography work.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a 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.

Duties

• 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.
• To 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.
• Compiles risk logs (databases) and manages 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.
• Manages 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.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post136@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms B Semoli Tel No: (021) 658 4300

Notes

EE Targets: Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Chief Town and Regional Planner with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/114 for the Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Western Cape and the position of Senior Legal Administration Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/115 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Western Cape that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 dated 26 June 2026 has reference. The positions are based in Cape Town. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON