Professional Surveyor

About

Plans and performs complex surveys, gives professional support and develops survey capability. Requires a surveying/geomatics degree, SAGC professional registration and three years of post-qualification experience. Salary: R791 604 per annum (determined in accordance with the OSD) Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/341 Duty station: Free State (Bloemfontein)

How to apply

Submit by hand during office hours to 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300, or email Post341@dlrrd.gov.za. Use the new Z83 form, include full particulars/CV, and indicate reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/341.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform surveys to solve practical survey problems, 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.
• Provide professional advisory and support services.
• Develop tender specifications.
• Provide human capital development services.
• Supervise survey work and processes and administer performance management and development.
• Render office administration and budget planning.
• Conduct research and development and continuous professional development.
• Liaise with relevant bodies / councils on survey-related matters.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate and a four-year Bachelor of Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Survey / Geomatics.
• Compulsory registration with SAGC as Professional Surveyor on appointment and as Professional Land Surveyor to perform cadastral surveys.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification survey experience.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of programme and project management, survey design and analysis, research and development, computer-aided survey applications, legal compliance, technical report writing and professional judgement.
• Skills in decision making, leadership, analysis, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus, communication, computer literacy, planning, conflict management, problem solving, people management, change management and innovation.