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Survey Technician (Grade A-C)
Directorate: Examination, State and Land Reform Surveys Services
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 16:00
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Survey Technician post in the Examination, State and Land Reform Surveys Services directorate, East London. Suits qualified survey technicians registered with SAGC who can supervise staff.
- Carry out survey work and survey calculations, and examine, maintain and archive survey documents.
- Provide GIS, mapping and information services, and develop and maintain databases.
- Must have a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6).
- Must be registered with the South African Geomatics Council as a Survey Technician or Surveyor, have at least 3 years' post-qualification survey experience, and hold a valid driver's licence.
- Based in East London, Eastern Cape.
- Apply by hand delivery to 1A Waverley Office Park, 31-33 Phillip Frame Road, Chisehurst, East London, or by email to Post295@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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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.
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.
- 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.
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 Post295@dlrrd.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms NO Ngcaba Tel No: (043) 783 1400
Notes from the department
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 135 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/202: SURVEY TECHNICIAN (GRADE A-C) REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/295 Directorate: Examination, State and Land Reform Surveys Services SALARY: R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements) CENTRE: Eastern Cape (East London) 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. 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. 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. ENQUIRIES: Ms NO Ngcaba Tel No: (043) 783 1400 APPLICATIONS: 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 Post295@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.