Surveyor (Cadastral Surveys)

Key Outputs

• Objectives implemented 
• Section’s work planned 
• Training conducted 
• Reports developed 
• Performance appraisals conducted 
• Research conducted 
• Surveys conducted 
• Plans/charts developed 

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Ensures that the junior officers and day labourers work is planned and executed according to objectives 
• Hires and pays day labourers as necessary during field work 
• Assists with performance appraisal in accordance with the Performance Management and Appraisal System guideline 

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Investigates various agencies to locate background information needed for preparation of particular survey projects 
• Selects relevant equipment and staff to carry out survey assignment
• Carries out survey in the various areas of the discipline, e.g. Cadastral, Topographic Surveys, Surveyors Reports and Statutory Declarations and Field Checks 
• Assists with proposal presentation for the execution of survey projects
• Supervises the preparation of plans and drawings
• Reviews plans and computations prepared by subordinates 
• Prepares technical reports and costs at completion of projects
• Assists with carrying out technical on-the-job training for staff in respect of field and office operations 
• Prepares estimates and carries out pre-field investigation in relation to assignments. 
• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in technology and techniques in carrying out tasks. 
• Carries out rigorous computations in order to execute duties. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Supervisor 

Performance Indicators

• Staff is competent and productive 
• Reports are accurate, complete and submitted in a timely manner
• Research findings are credible and support project preparation
• Surveys are executed within the time specified 
• Plans and drawings are consistently completed within the timeframe
• Plans and drawings are at a consistently high quality 

Required Competencies

The post-holder should be able to demonstrate: 

• Excellence in interpersonal skills 
• Excellence in oral and written communication 
• Skills in planning, organising and solving problems in surveying
• Excellence in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Skills in the use of instruments and equipment required for survey projects
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications 

Minimum Required Education and experience

• B.Sc degree in Land Surveying 
• Land Surveyor’s Commission & Practicing Certificate 
• Three (3) years post Commission working experience 
• Working knowledge of Land Surveying Project Management
• CAD software 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Visual and physical fatigue from use of field surveying equipment
• Long periods of driving and walking
• Exposure to environmental hazards 
• Exposure to harmful people, insects (ticks – Lime Disease) 

Resources Managed:

• Surveying equipment 
• Titles, plans and related documents 

Authority to:

• Recommend leave payment of claims for subordinates 
• Motor Truck (The agency’s fleet vehicle) 
• To pay casual labourers in the field 
• Adjudicate property boundaries 
• Enter upon any land for the purposes of gathering field data 
• Remove and/or replace permanent marks for the purpose of boundary rectification 

We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.