LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (X5 POSTS) is a South African government vacancy at Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: OR Tambo District Ref No: DoA/25/07/2026 Chris Hani District Ref No: DoA/26/07/2026 Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DoA/27/07/2026 Sarah Bartmaan District Ref No: DoA/28/07/2026 Amathole District Ref No: DoA/29/07/2026 | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 25/177
Job Ref Number: DoA/27/07/2026
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture
Province: Eastern Cape
Centre: OR Tambo District Ref No: DoA/25/07/2026 Chris Hani District Ref No: DoA/26/07/2026 Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DoA/27/07/2026 Sarah Bartmaan District Ref No: DoA/28/07/2026 Amathole District Ref No: DoA/29/07/2026
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Salary: R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any eRecruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address
- should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:0016:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.
Salary
R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification.
- Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician/Surveyor.
- Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (Survey) experience.
- Technical Competencies: Programme and project management.
- Survey design and analysis knowledge.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided survey applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Creating a high-performance culture.
- Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills.
- Team leadership skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Creativity.
- Self-management skills.
- Financial management skills.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Conflict management skills.
- Problem-solving and analysis skills.
- People management skills.
- Innovation skills.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority.
- Perform surveys and survey computations.
- Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory
Enquiries
Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066 For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za
Notes
The EE Target for this position is Youth.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 25/177 : LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District Ref No: DoA/25/07/2026 Chris Hani District Ref No: DoA/26/07/2026
Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DoA/27/07/2026
Sarah Bartmaan District Ref No: DoA/28/07/2026
Amathole District Ref No: DoA/29/07/2026
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional
and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC)
as a Survey Technician/Surveyor. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical
(Survey) experience. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research and
development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture.
Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills.
Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and
written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management
skills. Innovation skills. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and
submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority. Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory
requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and provide GIS, mapping and
information supply services. Perform administrative and related functions.
Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey
operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control candidate survey technicians/officers and related personnel and
assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical survey
technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066 For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za
NOTE : The EE Target for this position is Youth.
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District Ref No: DoA/25/07/2026 Chris Hani District Ref No: DoA/26/07/2026
Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DoA/27/07/2026
Sarah Bartmaan District Ref No: DoA/28/07/2026
Amathole District Ref No: DoA/29/07/2026
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional
and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC)
as a Survey Technician/Surveyor. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical
(Survey) experience. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research and
development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture.
Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills.
Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and
written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management
skills. Innovation skills. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and
submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority. Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory
requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and provide GIS, mapping and
information supply services. Perform administrative and related functions.
Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey
operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control candidate survey technicians/officers and related personnel and
assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical survey
technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066 For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za
NOTE : The EE Target for this position is Youth.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.