This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SURVEY TECHNICIAN (GRADE A-C)

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Survey Services

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/79
Salary: R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements)
Centre: Western Cape (Mowbray)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a 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 skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management skills. Innovation skills.

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.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post79@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (021) 658 4300

Note

EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.