Survey Technician
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Conduct Aeronautical Surveys (WGS-84): Assist in co-ordinating surveys and planning all logistics associated with the conduct of surveys. Conduct surveys in accordance as per AP004. Assist in co-ordinating with import/export companies for despatch of equipment and completion of NEP formalities, Forex, Visa etc. Compile and submit all relevant documentation associated with the conduct of a Survey (domestic/international) as per ATNS policy and procedures. Compile, update, and submit expenditure claims/reconciliation for all survey projects related activities. Assist in updating of WGS-84’s budget tracker. Maintain a record of surveys completed. Ensure adherence to the South African Geomatics Council requirements. Ensure adherence to the Geomatics Act 19 of 2013. Ensure adherence to Professional and Technical Surveyor’s Act 1984 (Act 40 of 1984). Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct in Terms of Section 19(1) of the Geomatics Profession Act 19, 2013.
General Duties: Complying with all ISO requirements, and regularly (every 3 months) review relevant procedures. Provide input into survey sections annual Budget. Provide input into survey section training requirements. Provide input into survey section manpower requirements. When required, provide lectures/talks to ATA students and interested parties relating to WGS-84 surveying. Provide mentorship as and when required. Continuously interact with all relevant ATNS Department. Regularly interact with SACAA on survey matters. Maintain documentation as per ISO and ATNS filing system.
Market AIS services and Develop client awareness: Communicate AIS services available to potential and existing clients as per AP005. Draft formal quotations based on client request as per AP006. Technical liaison with internal and external clients. Draft and submit survey articles for publication in Insight and other external periodicals
Minimum requirements
Formal Qualifications
· National Diploma in Surveying.
· Registered as a Survey Technician with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) and Membership of the South African Geomatics Institution (SAGI)
Experience
· Minimum three years post-qualification field experience.
· Working knowledge of different Survey equipment and procedures.
· Working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Microsoft MS – Office, and AutoCAD.
· Working Knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organisation Standards and Recommended Practices as applied to Aeronautical surveys such as the ICAO Annex 14 and ICAO Doc 9674 (WGS-84 Manual).
· Valid Passport and Code EB driver’s license.
· Be willing to travel and work on weekends and undefined hours.
Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience And Personal Qualities:
· General knowledge of Aviation – Airport infrastructure, Flight Procedure application, and Aeronautical Information System (AIS).
· Must have the disposition to work for extended periods (often under abnormal conditions) both inside and outside the RSA.
· No criminal record.
· SAF05 Medical Certificate
· PARTAC
· AVOP
Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on https://atns.ci.hr/ by no later than 7 July 2026.
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups, as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply.