Assistant Surveyor (North West) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

• This position exist to ensure to support surveyors in their day-to-day tasks, ensuring accurate measurements, data collection, and documentation for construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Survey Support

• Assist in conducting topographic, boundary, and construction survey using GPS, total stations, and other surveying equipment.
• Help set out reference points, markers, and benchmark as per project specifications.

Data Collection and Processing

• Record and process survey data using software like Modelmaker.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and electronic data for reporting.
• Compile survey data info report and drawings.
• Compile data and keep record for original ground levels.

Site Coordination

• Work with engineers and site managers to ensure proper alignment and levels for construction activities.
• Assist in verifying site dimensions and elevations against design plans.

Reporting

• Prepare preliminary reports and assist in drafting final survey documents

Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure surveying instruments are calibrated, functional and properly stored.

Compliance

• Follow health and safety regulations on-site.
• Ensure surveys comply with legal and regulatory standards.
• Instruments and Software Knowledge
• GPS.
• Digital level.
• Robotic Total Station.
• Model Maker.
• Road Maker (Will be advantageous).
• MS Office.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or B.Tech in Surveying.
• SAGC (PLATO) registration would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• At least Five years relevant experience in surveying.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent organisational and Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Knows and understands the OHSA/MHSA and Safety and environmental issues.
• Knows and understands the company projects safety projects.
• Reading plans and drawings