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Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) invites applications to fill the position of Chief Professional Surveyor.
DUTIES:
- Design, plan and perform surveys to solve practical survey problems (challenges), improve efficiency and enhance safety.
- Manage projects on the application of new and existing survey technologies. Manage and plan surveys of a varied and complex nature.
- Develop cost-effective solutions and approve surveys according to prescribed requirements/standards.
- Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Provide expert advice and support services. Coordinate and develop tender specifications.
- Maintain survey operational effectiveness. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
- Set survey maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives.
- Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect survey services. Governance.
- Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
- Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements.
- Provide technical consulting services for the operation of survey related matters to minimise possible survey risks.
- Manage and implement knowledge-sharing initiatives e.g short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment.
- Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
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Financial management.
- Ensure the availability of and management of funds to meet the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) objectives within the survey environment/services.
- Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives.
- Manage the commercial value add of the discipline related programmes and projects.
- Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles.
- Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
People management.
- Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of the survey services according to the organisational needs and requirements.
- Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and four-year BSc
- Degree in Survey / Geomatics. 6 years post qualification survey experience required.
- Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor on appointment.
- Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as Professional Surveyor to perform cadastral surveys.
Job-related knowledge:
- Programme and project management. Survey, legal and operational compliance, Survey operational communication, Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance skills and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating skills, Survey design and analysis knowledge,
- Research and development, Computer-aided survey applications, Creating high-performance culture, Technical consulting and Survey and professional judgement.
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Job-related skills:
- Strategic capability and leadership skills,
- Problem-solving analysis skills, Decision-making skills,
- Team leadership skills,
- Creativity skills,
- Customer focus and responsiveness skills,
- Communication skills,
- Computer skills,
- People management skills,
- Planning and organising skills,
- Conflict management skills,
- Negotiation skills and Change management.
- A valid driver’s licence.
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Mathulwe Tel No: (012) 326 8050
SALARY: R912 048 – R1 704 492 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements)
CENTRE: Western Cape Ref No: 3/2/1/2022/295 (X3 Posts) Gauteng Ref No: 3/2/1/2022/305
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