Construction Site Surveyor

AkilConnect; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Staffing Pty Ltd in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks an experienced Construction Site Surveyor for an on-site, 18-month project to upgrade roads and civil infrastructure. The role focuses on setting out roadworks, drainage, and verification using GNSS/GPS, total stations, and DTMs.

The successful candidate will interpret drawings, perform volume checks and drive survey data quality on-site. The ideal applicant holds SAGC registration (Professional Engineer Surveyor/Technologist/Technician), a

Qualifications

• Registration with the SAGC as Professional Engineer Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor (Technologist) or Survey Technician
• National Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Engineering Surveying, Geomatics or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ engineering and construction surveying experience

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain construction survey control.
• Conduct ground line, verification and construction surveys.
• Set out and verify roadworks, drainage and related infrastructure.
• Interpret contract drawings and construction designs.
• Verify layer works, volumes, batter slopes and setting-out information.
• Develop and maintain Digital Terrain Models (DTMs).
• Perform volumetric calculations and quantity verification surveys.
• Import, analyse and validate survey and design data using appropriate software.
• Prepare survey records, verification reports and as-built information.
• Verify road reserve fence positions when required.
• Work with Resident Engineer, Contractor and Employer’s Representative.
• Provide mentoring and skills transfer to junior personnel.

Skills

GNSS/GPS

Total stations

Digital levels

Survey software

Education

National Diploma in Engineering Surveying

Degree in Geomatics or related field

Tools

GNSS/GPS

Total stations

Digital levels

Survey software

Job description

# Construction Site SurveyorMSP Staffing Pty LtdCape Town, South AfricaOriginal postPosted OnOct 24, 2026DeadlineNov 08, 2026Employment TypeFull-TimeWork TypeOn-siteCompensationNot available### DescriptionOur client is seeking an experienced Construction Site Surveyor to support a major road upgrading project in the West Coast District Municipality. This is a full-time, site-based contract of approximately 18 months, suited to a surveying professional with strong road construction and civil infrastructure experience. Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain construction survey control. Conduct ground line, verification and construction surveys. Set out and verify roadworks, drainage and associated infrastructure. Interpret contract drawings and construction designs. Verify layer works, volumes, batter slopes and setting-out information. Develop and maintain Digital Terrain Models (DTMs). Perform volumetric calculations and quantity verification surveys. Import, analyse and validate survey and design data using appropriate software. Prepare survey records, verification reports and as-built information. Verify road reserve fence positions where required. Work closely with the Resident Engineer, Contractor and Employer’s Representative. Provide mentoring and skills transfer to junior personnel where required. Requirements: Registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Engineering Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor (Technologist) or Engineering Survey Technician. National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Engineering Surveying, Geomatics, Surveying or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years’ engineering and construction surveying experience. Proven experience on road construction, road rehabilitation or similar civil infrastructure projects. Experience with roadworks, earthworks, drainage and construction setting-out. Experience in quantity verification, volumetric calculations and as-built surveying. Competence with GNSS/GPS, total stations, digital levels and survey software. Valid South African driver’s licence. Ability to work full-time on site for the duration of the project. Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality standards. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit your CV to [e-mail] or call 021 555 0432. Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: MSP Staffing Careers### RequirementsRegistration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Engineering Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor (Technologist) or Engineering Survey Technician.National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Engineering Surveying, Geomatics, Surveying or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years’ engineering and construction surveying experience.Proven experience on road construction, road rehabilitation or similar civil infrastructure projects.Experience with roadworks, earthworks, drainage and construction setting-out.Experience in quantity verification, volumetric calculations and as-built surveying.Competence with GNSS/GPS, total stations, digital levels and survey software.Valid South African driver’s licence.Ability to work full-time on site for the duration of the project.Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality standards.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Submit your CV to [e-mail] or call 021 555 0432.Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: MSP Staffing Careers### ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain construction survey control.Conduct ground line, verification and construction surveys.Set out and verify roadworks, drainage and associated infrastructure.Interpret contract drawings and construction designs.Verify layer works, volumes, batter slopes and setting-out information.Develop and maintain Digital Terrain Models (DTMs).Perform volumetric calculations and quantity verification surveys.Import, analyse and validate survey and design data using appropriate software.Prepare survey records, verification reports and as-built information.Verify road reserve fence positions where required.Work closely with the Resident Engineer, Contractor and Employer’s Representative.Provide mentoring and skills transfer to junior personnel where required.### Categories### Required SkillsConstruction Management### Work LocationCape Town, South Africa