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Geospatialist Grade J41 responsible for the preparation of electronic map designs, thematic maps as well as limited and unrestricted topographic maps required by the government and the public for the purposes of defense, national development, resource management, education and administration.

Alternative Names

Tasks

reviewing, surveying and describing the land surface for a variety of purposes, including map making, construction work or establishment of property boundaries

carrying out surveying, i.e. standard for control traverse survey, control survey, party wall survey, land acquisition survey, urban and rural area survey, classes one and two surveys for issuing land titles, sports court measurements and accuracy probe survey

Performing related tasks

Improving understanding and coordinating work execution

analysing aerial and other photographs, satellite images and survey data to prepare and revise topographic maps and charts, utility maps and other thematic maps

Supervising testing and commissioning of completed work

surveying seas, rivers and river beds, delineating underwater surfaces, noting exact positions of various features and making charts and maps to be used specifically in determining navigable waters and channels