Survey Technician (Grade A-C)

About

Provides technical survey, GIS, mapping, information-supply and administrative support. Requires a survey or cartography diploma, SAGC registration and three years’ technical survey experience. Salary: R407 337 – R610 131 per annum (in accordance with OSD requirements) Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/335 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 Post335@dlrrd.gov.za. Use the new Z83 form, include full particulars/CV, and indicate reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/335.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical survey services and support.
• Provide technical services in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents.
• Perform surveys and survey computations.
• Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate plans, technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Provide GIS, mapping and information supply services.
• Perform administrative and related functions.
• Provide inputs into budgeting and operational planning and compile reports.
• Develop, implement and maintain databases.
• Supervise and control Candidate Survey Technicians / Officers and related personnel and assets.
• Conduct research and development and continuous professional development.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey related matters.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6).
• Compulsory registration with SAGC as a Survey Technician / Surveyor.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification technical 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 and technical report writing.
• Skills in decision-making, leadership, analytical thinking, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus, communication, computer literacy, planning, conflict management, problem solving, people management and innovation.