Survey Technician (Grade A-C) (Examination, State and Land Reform)

About the role

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is hiring a Survey Technician (Grade A-C) in Examination, State and Land Reform Surveys Services, based in Eastern Cape (East London). This is a permanent post, paying R407,337 – R610,131 a year. 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 Reference number to quote: 3/1/1/1/2026/295 Closing date: 09 November 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements:
• 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
• At least 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