About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Chief Professional Surveyor based in Mahikeng, North West. This pivotal role is designed for a skilled professional who will be responsible for leading survey projects that address complex challenges and enhance safety within the public service. As a Chief Professional Surveyor, you will not only manage projects but also implement cutting-edge survey technologies that significantly improve efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. Your contributions will directly impact the community, ensuring that infrastructure development is safe, compliant, and sustainable.
This role is vital to the public service, as it not only supports the management of land and resources but also plays a key part in upholding standards and regulations that protect the environment and public safety. Working within a dedicated team, you will ensure that the surveying functions are carried out with precision and integrity, which ultimately benefits all South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to providing essential services that support the development of infrastructure across South Africa. Its mission focuses on the effective management of public assets, promoting sustainability, and ensuring compliance with all legal and operational standards. Working in this department offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the community, as the work done here lays the foundation for vital public services and infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Do
- Design, plan, and conduct surveys to resolve practical survey challenges.
- Manage projects utilizing both new and existing survey technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement cost-effective survey solutions while adhering to prescribed standards.
- Promote safety in line with regulatory requirements throughout surveying operations.
- Evaluate and update technical manuals and procedures to incorporate innovative survey technology.
- Provide expert advisory services and support to ensure operational effectiveness in surveying.
- Monitor and report on resource allocation and usage to uphold project governance.
- Manage risk through effective strategies and maintain compliance with sound risk management practices.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing initiatives to foster individual development and operational efficiency.
- Oversee financial management within the survey environment to achieve departmental objectives.
- Lead and develop a competent team, ensuring high performance and adherence to organizational goals.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Survey or Geomatics.
- Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor upon appointment.
- At least 6 years of post-qualification experience in surveying.
- Strong knowledge of programme and project management, legal compliance, and operational communication within surveying.
- Proven skills in strategic leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with effective people management abilities.
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Cnr James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735 or by email to [email protected].
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Survey / Geomatics.Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor on appointment.
Compulsory registration with SAGC as a Professional Surveyor to perform cadastral Surveys.
Minimum of 6 years post-qualification survey experience required.
Job related knowledge: Programme and project management, Survey, legal and operational compliance, Survey operational communication, Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating, Survey design and analysis, Research and development, Computer-aided survey applications, Creating high-performance culture, Technical consulting, Survey and professional judgment.
Job related skills: Strategic capability and leadership, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team leadership, Creativity, Communication (verbal and written), People management, Planning and Organising, Conflict management, Negotiation and Change management.
A valid drivers licence.
Job Duties
Design, plan, and perform surveys to solve practical survey problems (challenges), improve efficiency and enhance safety.Manage projects on the application of new and existing survey technologies.
Manage and plan surveys of a varied and complex nature.
Develop cost-effective solutions and approve surveys according to prescribed requirements / standards.
Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
Provide expert advisory and support services.
Maintain survey operational effectiveness.
Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
Set survey maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives.
Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect survey services.
Governance.
Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements.
Provide technical consulting services for the operation on survey-related matters to minimise possible survey risks.
Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.
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short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment.
Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
Financial management.
Ensure the availability of and management of funds to meet the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) objectives within the survey environment / services.
Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives.
Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects.
Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles.
Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
People management.
Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of the survey services according to the organisational needs and requirements.
Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
