Key Competencies:

Interpreting plans and specifications to ascertain measuring requirements

Adjust surveying instruments in order to maintain accuracy

Plan and conduct ground survey designed to establish baselines, elevations and other geodetic measurements

Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments

Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas

Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps

Must be able to do his own accurate calculations as per drawing

Verify the accuracy of survey data conducted at survey sites

Coordinate work with engineering and architectural personnel

Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines of terrain if required

Computer Skills required: Model Maker, Trimble, Real Works, EasySurv, AgiSoft, Photoscan, Global Mapper, Planet GIS, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Projects is an added advantage.

Qualifications and Experience:

BSc Geomatics/BSc Land Surveying/BTech Surveying professional registration

National Diploma survey technician/technologist

NQF Level 06 Diploma