PRINCIPAL LAND SURVEYORS x2 – Harare City Council 159 views

HARARE TO ACHIEVE A WORLD-CLASS CITY STATUS BY 2025
POSITION: PRINCIPAL LAND SURVEYOR (2 POSITIONS)
GRADE: 6
REPORTING TO: CHIEF LAND SURVEYOR
LOCATION: CLEVELAND HOUSE
DEPARTMENT: WORKS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the
above-mentioned vacancy in the Land Survey Section, Land Development and
Management Division of the Department of Works.

JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent will be responsible for heading survey teams responsible for the execution
of cadastral, engineering, and topographical surveys, ensuring that all survey quality
assurance protocols and procedures are observed. S/he will be responsible for
implementing performance management and administration in the team for effective and
efficient deployment of resources therein. The incumbent will also liaise with relevant
internal and external stakeholders such as the Department of Surveyor-General, Survey
Institute of Zimbabwe and the Council of Land Surveyors.

KEY RESULT AREAS

 Executes cadastral surveys for the City and supervises and monitors the execution
of cadastral survey work by Land Survey Technicians in terms of the Land
Survey Act [Chapter 20:12], Land Surveyors Act [Chapter 27:06], and the
respective Rules and Regulations framed therefrom;
 Executes surveys for resolution of boundary disputes;
 Prepares regular survey action plans for surveys and maintains job registers
 Liaises with the Department of the Surveyor General and the Registrar of Deeds
in relation to the examination of title surveys and the registration of land;
 Prepares training schedules for the training of Land Surveyors during articles in terms of the Land Survey Act [Chapter 20:12], Land Surveyors Act [Chapter
27:06], and the respective Rules and Regulations framed thereunder;
 Implements performance management strategies and prepares progress and operations reports as required;
 Determines and recommends budgetary and equipment requirements;
 Controls usage of equipment and ensures proper maintenance and service thereof;
 Attends other land survey-related institutional forms as may be delegated from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, or an acceptable equivalent.
 Government of Zimbabwe Certificate of Recognition for Registration as Land Surveyor in Zimbabwe
 Registration with the Council of Land Surveyors as Practicing Land Surveyors in Zimbabwe.
 Membership of the Survey Institute of Zimbabwe is an added advantage
 At least six years practicing as a Registered Land Surveyor in Zimbabwe
 At least three years in a managerial position in similar organizations

SKILLS AND DESIRED COMPETENCIES

 Decision-making skills;
 Attention to detail;
 Problem-solving and analysis skills;
 Ability to work under pressure;
 Cutting-edge ICT skills and confidence with new technology;
 Client management/customer service skills
 Verbal and written communication skills

NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer and female applicants are
encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to
successful candidates.

 

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Surveying

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Closing Date

June 5, 2023