Survey Technician Production Grade C

Department

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary

R518 769 per annum, (OSD)

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

22/1/3/6/3/50/2026

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 22/1/3/6/3/50/2026.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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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;

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.

Enquiries

Ms T Nodada Tel No: (031) 204 1824

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.