36004574 - Survey Technician at eThekwini

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

1120275.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geo-Spatial Data Collection, Geomatics Systems and Software, Land Surveying, Measurement of Land and Property, Geo-Spatial Mapping & Modelling, Data Exchange, Professional Conduct, Spatial Awareness, Consulting, Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Action Orientation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

SURVEY TECHNICIAN 30004574/36004560/36004564 Key Responsibility Areas: * Conduct field inspections for survey projects. * Measure height difference between points to the required accuracies. * Survey property beacons such as buildings, walls, fences etc. * Download on site observations into computer software. * Liaise and provide advice to the public, community leaders, contractors and other staff. * Undertake calculations and preparation of plans. Competencies: * Geo-Spatial Data Collection * Geomatics Systems and Software * Land Surveying * Measurement of Land and Property * Geo-Spatial Mapping & Modelling * Data Exchange * Professional Conduct * Spatial Awareness * Consulting * Interpersonal Relationships * Communication * Action Orientation Essential Requirements: * Diploma (NQF level 6) in the surveying or geomatics field or equivalent. * Valid motor vehicle driving license. * 2 Years relevant experience. Physical Requirements: * Must be physically able to walk in difficult terrain. SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN 30004574B/36004560B/36004564B Key Responsibility Areas: * Act as a Team Leader on large survey projects. * Reconnaissance and planning of survey projects. * Establishing survey control. * Undertake levelling, semi precise levelling and precise levelling. * Select suitable positions in the field and construction suitable to the site or identify suitable existing marks. * Obtain heights of the required road, structure or land together with the horizontal positions. * Locate beacons defining property locations under the supervision of the Land Surveyor. * Undertake all calculations of plans and records for tasks. * Erect road, public place closure and expropriation notices * Supervises junior staff. * Liaises and advises the public, community leaders, contractors and other technical staff. Competencies: * Geo-Spatial Data Collection * Geomatics Systems and Software * Land Surveying * Measurement of Land and Property * Geo-Spatial Mapping & Modelling * Data Exchange * Professional Conduct * Spatial Awareness * Consulting * Interpersonal Relationships * Communication * Action Orientation Essential Requirements: * Diploma (NQF level 6) in the surveying or geomatics field or equivalent. Professional registration with SAGC. * Valid motor vehicle driving license. * 3 Years post qualification experience. Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to walk in difficult terrain. PROJECT SURVEY TECHNICIAN 30004574C/36004560C/36004564C Key Responsibility Areas: * Assist Manager with internal and external surveys as required. * Serve on the panel for testing and interviewing Land Surveying Assistants and Survey Technicians. * Leads and advises on large and complex survey projects. * Manages databases by setting up and maintaining a data base of survey control. * Select suitable positions in the field and construction suitable to the site or identify suitable existing marks. * Establishes survey control. * Undertakes all calculations and preparation of plans and records. * Locate beacons defining property locations under the supervision of the Land Surveyor. * Trains and supervises junior staff. * Erect road, public place closure and expropriation notices. * Liaise and advise the public, community leaders, community leaders, contractors and other technical staff on complex surveying projects. Competencies: * Geo-Spatial Data Collection * Geomatics Systems and Software * Land Surveying * Measurement of Land and Property * Geo-Spatial Mapping & Modelling * Data Exchange * Professional Conduct * Spatial Awareness * Consulting * Interpersonal Relationships * Communication * Action Orientation Essential Requirements: * Diploma (NQF level 6) in the surveying or geomatics field or equivalent. Professional registration with SAGC. * Valid motor vehicle driving license. * 5 years post qualification experience. Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk in difficult terrain. The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality, created in 2000, that includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns. eThekwini is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections, measure height differences, and prepare survey plans and records. Higher levels include leading complex projects, supervising junior staff, and managing survey control databases.