Land Surveyor

Land surveyors conduct research and advise on the application of the science of measurement in determining the natural and man-made features and boundaries of land, seas, underground areas and celestial bodies.

They also give advice on assembling and assessment of land- and geographic information, as well as the purpose of planning and implementing the efficient administration of land and structures thereon.

Job Characteristics

• Advising on and providing working plans for determining the size and shape of any part of the earth, the position of points and objects and the position of boundaries.



• Conducting management and measurement of construction works and deformation studies.



• Advising on the production of plans, maps and charts.



• Designing and setting up land- and geographic information systems.



• Conducting land management and land valuation.



• Recording survey data, examining the results of cadastral surveys and entering the information in registration books and on cadastral index maps.



• Planning and conducting aerial photographic surveys.



• Maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists.



• Participating in the resolution of land disputes.



• Researching and advising on the development of alternative property demarcation methods and techniques.



• Setting out engineering and infrastructure works.

Requirements

Secondary Education
Possession of at least a HIGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, with matriculation exemption is required for studies at South African universities.
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Physical Science on HIGCSE level (South Africa)

Tertiary Education
A B. Sc. degree in Land Surveying is a requirement for registration as a land surveyor. This course is not offered at UNAM or the Polytechnic, but can be followed at the South African universities of Natal and Cape Town as well as the University of Zimbabwe.

After the formal training, the prospective land surveyor has to complete 270 days of in-service training. After an additional examination has been passed the candidate can register as a land surveyor.

Personality
The prospective candidate should have an interest in computers and Mathematics, be able to work on his own as well as be able to make independent decisions.

Work Opportunities
Land surveyors are employed at government departments, universities, municipalities and private companies. The prospects for land surveyors in Namibia seem to be favourable.
 

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