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SURVEY TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE C

Department of Cooperative Governance

Chief Directorate: Municipal Planning Directorate: Survey Services

Reference number
22/1/3/6/3/50/2026 (MP)
Salary
R518 769 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Pietermaritzburg
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
16 October 2026
Circular
No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and Diploma (NQF level 6) in Survey or Geomatics, or a relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, coupled with 3 years post-qualification technical (Survey) experience, compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SACG) as a Geomatics Technician and a valid driver’s licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have knowledge of programme and project management; survey design and analysis; research and development; computer-aided survey applications; legal compliance; technical report writing; and creating a high-performance culture. Job-related skills: Decision-making; team leadership; financial management; analytical skills; creativity; self-management; customer focus and responsiveness; communication (written and verbal); planning and organising; conflict management; problem-solving and analysis; innovation and computer literacy.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to provide Survey Services with the following key responsibilities: provide technical survey services and support; perform administrative and related functions; perform surveys and survey computations; provide input into the budgeting process; liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters; and conduct research and development.

Where to send your application

To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms E Perumal

Enquiries

Ms T Nodada Tel No: (031) 204 1824

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 5 October 2026.

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