Survey Technician Grade A

About

Survey Technician Grade A role providing site demarcation, survey data, plans and cadastral support for human settlements. Requires Grade 12, an NQF 6 surveying/quantity-surveying diploma, compulsory PLATO or SAGC registration, three years' post-qualification experience and a driver's licence. Job grade: Grade A. Salary: R407 337 per annum, all-inclusive OSD package. Reference: 2026/COGHSTA/53. Duty station: Head Office (Mbombela).

How to apply

Apply online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Submit the new signed Z83 form and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

Responsibilities

• Demarcation of sites in consultation with stakeholders.
• Data collection.
• Assist with survey support to municipalities and Traditional Councils in support of integrated human settlement.
• Verification of status of land.
• Check availability of municipality services in the area and land use of the area.
• Produce survey plans and field survey report.
• Compile survey report and produce a subdivisional diagram or subdivisional plan.
• Organize, execute and process survey-related data and supply cartography-related information, plans and technical support.
• Compile and provide cadastral data, information and plans for topographical survey mapping for human settlements.
• Prepare subdivision plans, sketches and topographical survey drawings.
• Quality control outsourced survey work.
• Provide technical expertise and advice relating to cadastral data and surveying.

Qualifications

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Surveying or Quantity Surveying.
• Compulsory registration with PLATO or SAGC as a Survey Technician/Surveyor.
• A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification technical (Survey) experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Experience with cadastral data calculation and compilation will be advantageous.