About the Role
The Department of Transport and Public Works is seeking a dedicated Survey Technician (Grade A-C) to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is essential for providing technical survey services that support infrastructure development and maintenance in the region. By ensuring accurate survey data, you will play a key part in enhancing public service and contributing to the well-being of the community. Your work will not only impact local projects but will also help uphold safety standards and foster innovation in surveying techniques.
As a Survey Technician, you will engage in hands-on technical tasks that will require both your analytical skills and creativity. You will be responsible for conducting surveys, maintaining survey documents, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Your contributions will directly affect the success of various projects, making this an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about making a difference in South Africa’s public service.
About the Department
The Department of Transport and Public Works is committed to developing and maintaining a safe and efficient transport system across the province. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, the department plays a pivotal role in enhancing infrastructure that supports economic growth and community development. By joining this department, you will become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and service to the public.
What You’ll Do
- Provide technical survey services and support for infrastructure projects.
- Conduct surveys and perform survey computations to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain and archive survey documents, submitting them for evaluation and approval.
- Promote safety in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate and incorporate new technologies into existing technical manuals and procedures.
- Offer Geographic Information System (GIS) and mapping services.
- Supervise and mentor Candidate Survey Technicians and related personnel.
- Compile and submit reports as per departmental requirements.
- Engage in research and development to enhance survey techniques and practices.
- Provide inputs into the budgeting process and assist with administrative tasks.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6).
- Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician or Surveyor.
- Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification technical survey experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of program and project management, survey design, and analysis.
- Proficiency in computer-aided survey applications and legal compliance.
- Strong decision-making, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
- Ability to manage finances and foster a customer-focused environment.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1A Waverley Office Park, 31 – 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chisehurst, East London or by email to [email protected].
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6).Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician / Surveyor.
Minimum of 3 years post qualification technical survey experience.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job related knowledge: Programme and project management.
Survey design and analysis knowledge.
Research and development.
Computer-aided survey applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing.
Creating high-performance culture.
Job related skills: Decision-making.
Team leadership.
Analytical Thinking.
Creativity.
Self-management.
Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication (verbal and written).
Computer literacy.
Planning and organising.
Conflict management.
Problem solving and analysis.
People management.
Innovation.
Job Duties
Provide technical survey services and support.Provide technical services in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation / approval by the relevant authority.
Perform surveys and survey computations.
Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
Provide Geographic Information System (GIS), mapping and information supply services.
Perform administrative and related functions.
Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required.
Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan.
135 Develop, implement and maintain databases.
Supervise and control Candidate Survey Technicians / Officers and related personnel and assets.
Conduct research and development.
Render continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Research / literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise.
Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey related matters.
