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Chief Professional Surveyor
Directorate: Examination, State and Land Reform Survey Services
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 16:00
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Senior survey post leading survey design, projects and staff in Examination, State and Land Reform Survey Services. Suits a registered professional surveyor with at least 6 years of survey experience.
- The job is Chief Professional Surveyor (Ref SAS: 3/1/1/1/2026/306), based at North West (Mahikeng).
- Duties include designing and planning surveys, managing survey projects, approving surveys, and promoting safety.
- Duties also include managing the budget and funds, managing maintenance of survey services, and managing and developing staff.
- Minimum requirements: Grade 12, a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Survey or Geomatics, and at least 6 years of post-qualification survey experience.
- You must register with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor on appointment, including registration to perform cadastral surveys. You must also have a valid driver's licence.
- Submit applications by hand during office hours to Cnr James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735, or by email to Post306@dlrrd.gov.za. The advert does not state a closing date.
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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.
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.g. 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.
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 Post306@dlrrd.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr M Dludla Tel No: (018) 388 7090
Notes from the department
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with disabilities.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 118 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/180: CHIEF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR REF NO: SAS: 3/1/1/1/2026/306 Directorate: Examination, State and Land Reform Survey Services SALARY: R1 143 468 per annum, (The salary will be determined in accordance with the OSD) CENTRE: North West (Mahikeng) 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. 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.g. 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. ENQUIRIES: Mr M Dludla Tel No: (018) 388 7090 APPLICATIONS: 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 Post306@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with disabilities.