Lead Land Surveyor – Cadastral & Engineering Projects

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Survey vehicle and equipment

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Land Surveyor to undertake cadastral and engineering surveys across the Northern Cape, measuring land boundaries and topography for diverse projects.

You will work autonomously or in project teams, using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners, and prepare survey plans and reports.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, SAGC registration, and four years of experience are preferred to ensure high-precision spatial data.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Surveying or Geomatics.
• Professional SAGC registration.
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in cadastral and engineering surveying.
• Proficiency with land surveying software and data processing techniques.
• Experience with various surveying technologies and methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple survey tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and setting-out for construction projects.
• Utilize advanced surveying instruments such as Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and laser scanners.
• Process and analyze survey data using specialised software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center).
• Prepare and lodge survey plans, diagrams, and reports according to legal requirements.
• Liaise with clients, developers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, ethical conduct, and relevant legislation.

Skills

Boundary surveying

Data analysis

Autonomous work

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Professional SAGC registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Land Surveyor to undertake cadastral and engineering surveys across the Northern Cape, measuring land boundaries and topography for diverse projects.

You will work autonomously or in project teams, using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser scanners, and prepare survey plans and reports.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, SAGC registration, and four years of experience are preferred to ensure high-precision spatial data.