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Chief Land Surveyor - INS3375261168

  • Dependent on qualification and experience.
  • Full time
  • Gauteng

Job Description

Lead and manage all geodetic, topographic, and engineering survey projects ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders, oversee reporting and documentation, and mentor survey teams while maintaining strict health, safety, and environmental standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Survey Project Leadership: Plan, manage, and execute all geodetic, topographic, and engineering surveys. Supervise survey teams and field operations on site. Review and verify survey outputs for accuracy and alignment with project requirements. Technical Accuracy & Compliance: Ensure compliance with SAGC and ECSA regulations, as well as relevant land survey legislation. Certify boundary demarcations, easements, and right of way limits. Resolve discrepancies in project data, property boundaries, and survey records. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams. Provide expert input into design, planning, and environmental compliance processes. Reporting & Documentation: Generate detailed technical reports, CAD drawings, maps, and spatial data files. Maintain accurate and secure data records for audits and project close out. Mentoring & Supervision: Train and guide junior surveyors, assistants, and technicians. Ensure continuous professional development within the team. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance: Adhere to and enforce safety protocols during field operations. Identify and mitigate on site risks related to terrain and survey equipment.

Education + Experience

    Professional Registration: Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Surveyor (Pr. Eng. Surveyor) SAGC registration as a Professional Land Surveyor (Pr.LS) is also required. Minimum 7 years of post registration experience in a similar site based role. Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or Engineering Surveying. Postgraduate qualifications in Geospatial or Remote Sensing fields are advantageous. Technical Experience: Solid experience with GNSS systems, total stations, 3D scanning, and CAD/GIS tools. Proven ability to manage large scale site survey projects within the infrastructure or energy sectors. Other Competencies: Strong communication and leadership skills. Ability to work under pressure in demanding site conditions. Excellent spatial analysis and reporting capabilities.

Job Overview

  • Posted date : 2025-08-06
  • Location : Gauteng
  • Vacancy : 1
  • Job nature : Full time
  • Salary : Dependent on qualification and experience. per_month
  • Application Deadline : 2025-08-31

Company Information

  • InspHired Recruitment Solutions
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