Candidate Survey Technician (Land Surveying) (X12 Posts)

Closing date: 28 Aug 2026
Department: KwaZulu-Natal - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport

Reference number: DOT 139/2026

Salary: R352 299 per annum, (OSD), plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Centre: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House:

Requirements

A Senior Certificate/ National Certificate (Vocational) NQF level 4; plus An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Survey or Cartography or relevant
qualification. Compulsory registration with PLATO / SAGC as a “Candidate Survey Technician”; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of programme and project management.
Knowledge of Survey design and analysis.
Knowledge of research and development.
Knowledge of computer aided survey applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Knowledge of Technical report writing.
Analytical skills.
Decision making skills.
Teamwork skills.
Analytical skills.
Creativity skills.
Self-management skills.
Financial Management skills.
Customer focus and responsive skills.
Communication skills (verbal, written and networking).
Computer Literacy.
Planning and organizing skills.
Conflict management.
Problem solving skills.
People management skills.
Innovation skills.

Duties

Render technical services under supervision.
Perform administrative and related functions.
Research and Development.

Enquiries

Ms SN Mngomezulu Tel No: (033) 355 8609

Applications

Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the
KZN online e-Recruitment system at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres
(DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the
KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use
one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online
e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed.
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:
Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate,
Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be
hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi
Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.

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