SURVEY OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 15 of 2026 from the DPSA. 2 posts available | centre: Midmar Dam | closing date: 22 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Branch
Infrastructure Management Eastern Operations Dir: Operations Eastern
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre
Midmar Dam
Requirements
- A Senior/Grade 12 certificate.
- One (1) to (3) three years' experience in Engineering Survey field work will serve as an added advantage.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
- Computer literacy, Knowledge in association with safety.
- Basic knowledge in using hand tools.
- Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, being able to work in a team, Accountability and ethical Conduct, Attention to detail.
Duties
- Assist with survey site preparations and field surveys data collection, assisting with the loading of equipment, carry out site preparation according to instruction, carrying of survey equipment, clearing of vegetation at sites.
- Survey document preparation and maintenance, Delivering of documents, collection of required documents, completion of necessary request forms.
- Assisting with use of boats for hydrographic survey work, assisting with the loading of boats, assisting with launching of boats, assist with survey on board the boats, cleaning of boats on return from sites.
- Survey equipment maintenance and storage, cleaning of survey equipment and survey stores, reporting of any defects to supervisor, visual inspection of survey equipment, minor repairs of survey equipment
Enquiries
Mr D Van Rensburg Tel No: (033) 239 1900
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Dir: Operations Eastern
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Midmar Dam
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. One (1) to (3) three years' experience in Engineering Survey field work will serve as an added advantage. The
disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license. Computer literacy, Knowledge in association with safety. Basic knowledge in using hand tools.
Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, being able to work in a team,
Accountability and ethical Conduct, Attention to detail.
DUTIES : Assist with survey site preparations and field surveys data collection, assisting with the loading of equipment, carry out site preparation according to
instruction, carrying of survey equipment, clearing of vegetation at sites.
Survey document preparation and maintenance, Delivering of documents, collection of required documents, completion of necessary request forms.
Assisting with use of boats for hydrographic survey work, assisting with the loading of boats, assisting with launching of boats, assist with survey on board
the boats, cleaning of boats on return from sites. Survey equipment maintenance and storage, cleaning of survey equipment and survey stores,
reporting of any defects to supervisor, visual inspection of survey equipment, minor repairs of survey equipment
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Van Rensburg Tel No: (033) 239 1900
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 15 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.