PHANDA PERSONNEL
About the Role
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Operational Functions:
• Perform duties related to land surveying for identifying land ownership and property
boundaries for construction projects
• Conduct records management activities and perform historical and legal land
ownership research.
• Develop and inspect land surveying project contracts.
• Support field measurement and layout.
• Conduct standard calculations to identify areas, elevation and volumes of field survey
notes.
• Conduct basic calculations using field note data.
• Read, utilize and interpret design drawings and topographic maps.
• Study, learn and interpret CAD computer applications and GIS System.
• Perform as Senior Project Leader for survey at in-house and mapping projects.
• Provide consistent and superior quality documents for survey, design and building
projects for all clients in region.
• Perform as cadastral issue matter expert as team member.
• Perform as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Architect-
Engineer.
• Involve in implementing mapping contracts and Indefinite Quality (IQ) surveying.
• Provide vertical and horizontal control maps and government cost estimate for
mapping and survey projects
• Obtain specialized equipment, including distance measuring wheels, GPS and
geographic information system (GIS) devices to measure boundaries and contours.
• Develops work plans, methods and procedures to perform surveying tasks.
• Collects and analyses field data; performs complex survey and engineering
computations.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and proper use of traffic control measures
during field work.
• Arrange for regular spot check on work and records.
• Maintain all instruments and instrument register as per Contract requirements.
• Spot checks instruments in use to ensure that they are duly calibrated and in good
proper adjustment.
• Ensure that setting out books are properly maintained and filed when complete.
• Conduct surveys to determine precise location and measurement of points,
elevations, lines, areas and
• contours for construction, map making and other purposes.
• Keep accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Surveying
• Professional Land Surveying license – SAGC / PLATO
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts
• Self-motivated with good time management and ability to work outdoors and walk as
needed
• Experience with computer drafting programs
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
• The ability to understand and interpret data
• Lateral and logical thinking
• Cutting-edge IT skills and confidence with new technology
• Problem solving and analysis
• Attention to detail
• Client management/customer service skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation and time management
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
About the Company
This position applies to all projects. Engineering / Land Surveyor utilises specialized
equipment to measure and mark property boundaries, calculating the dimensions, elevations,
shapes, and contours of sites for public, government, and private development.