Survey Technician (Grade A-C)

SURVEY TECHNICIAN (GRADE A-C) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in KwaZulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

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.
• Team leadership.
• Analytical thinking.
• Creativity and innovation.
• 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.

Duties / 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• 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 and innovation.
• 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.

Application Instructions

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post240@dlrrd.gov.za

Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor,
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg,
3200 or by email to Post240@dlrrd.gov.za

Notes

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.

Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.

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

Department Notes

Department Notes

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.

Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr TA Motumi Tel No: (033) 264 9580

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 71–72
• Open the DPSA circular PDF