Survey Technician Production Grade A – C(Survey Services) needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A National Diploma in Surveying (T or N Stream) or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post qualification technical survey experience.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council as a Surveyor/Surveyor Technician in respect of the Land Surveyors and Technical Surveyors Act of 1984, (Act 40 of 1984). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Perform 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 duties away from home and the 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. Operate GPS for rapid static, real-time kinematic surveys.
• Training in assisting survey personnel. Perform administrative and related functions. Execute ad hoc tasks.