Agricultural Surveyor: Land Mapping & Soil Insights

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Advanced surveying equipment

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Agricultural Surveyor to map and assess agricultural land. You will use GPS, drones, and CAD tools to produce precise maps, land-use plans, and soil assessments for farming projects and development initiatives.

The role requires a solid background in surveying or geomatics, hands-on experience with GIS and CAD, and the ability to work independently outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• Experience as an Agricultural Surveyor or similar role.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment, GIS software, and CAD.
• Strong knowledge of soil science and hydrology.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed land surveys of agricultural properties.
• Assess soil types, drainage, and land use potential.
• Use GPS, drones, and surveying gear to collect spatial data.
• Prepare survey reports, maps, and plans for clients.
• Advise on land management strategies including irrigation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and land-use regulations.

Skills

Land surveying

GIS software

CAD applications

GPS & drones data collection

Soil and land assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Geomatic/GIS degree

Agricultural science background

Tools

Total Station

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Drone mapping tools

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Agricultural Surveyor to map and assess agricultural land. You will use GPS, drones, and CAD tools to produce precise maps, land-use plans, and soil assessments for farming projects and development initiatives.

The role requires a solid background in surveying or geomatics, hands-on experience with GIS and CAD, and the ability to work independently outdoors in varied weather.