Survey Technician (GRADE A-C)

Overview

Survey technician sought by the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in Bloemfontein to provide technical survey services, requiring a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography and SAGC registration.

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).
• 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 skills.
• Team leadership skills.
• Analytical skills. Creativity.
• Self-management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Problem solving and analysis skills.
• People management skills.
• Innovation skills.

Duties

• 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.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post148@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms BG Mtshali Tel No: (051) 448 0955

Notes

EE TARGETS: African, 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. B 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON