Professional Surveyor

Overview

Professional Surveyor position in Bloemfontein requiring a Bachelor's degree in Survey or Geomatics and SAGC registration, offering R791604 per annum.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a four-year Bachelor of Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Survey / Geomatics.
• Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as Professional Surveyor on appointment and Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council as Professional Land Surveyor to perform cadastral surveys.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification survey experience required.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Programme and project management, Survey design and analysis knowledge, Research and development, Computer-aided survey applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, Creating high-performance culture, Networking and Professional judgement.
• Job related skills: Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical, 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, Change management and Innovation.

Duties

• Plan and perform surveys to solve practical survey problems (challenges) to improve efficiency and enhance safety.
• Investigate applications on new and existing technologies.
• Plan and perform surveys of a 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 professional advisory and support services.
• Develop tender specifications.
• Provide human capital development services.
• Ensure training and development of Candidate Professional Surveyors.
• To promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound survey principles and code of practice.
• Supervise the survey work and processes.
• Administer performance management and development.
• Render office administration and budget planning.
• Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
• Monitor and control expenditure.
• Report on expenditure and service delivery.
• Conduct research and development.
• Provide continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Research / literature studies on survey technology 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 Post341@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr JT Semela at 063 506 1799

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.