Control Survey Technician Grade A (Survey Services) needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A National Diploma in Surveying (T or N Stream) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification technical survey experience.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Surveyor / Survey technician in respect of the Professional Land Surveyors and Technical Surveyors in respect of Act of 1984, (Act 40 of 1984). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Perform and supervise Topographical surveys to produce contour plans for infrastructures design and construction purposes. Hydrographical surveys for dams/weirs capacity calculations as well as monitoring siltation rate of dams and weirs.
• Cadastral surveys for determination of servitudes and purchase lines of state properties and check against illegal land encroachments. Make use of computer aided software to produce final maps and reports. Perform survey duties away from home and office and must be able to travel excessive distances.
• Planning, performing, supervising, and evaluating Topographical surveys, Hydrographical surveys, Cadastral surveys, and ground control beacons for aerial surveys. Supervise the operation of GPS Static and Real Time Kinematic surveys. Training and supervision of Survey Technicians and Assistant Survey personnel.
• Compile specifications for procurement of survey equipment and services. Manage the supervision of equipment maintenance.