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Sizwe Christopher Hlongwane
Surveying
Newcastle
Summary
I am a South African male born and bread in Newcastle, Kwa-Zulu Natal province. I am a qualified Survey Technician with a National Diploma from Durban University of Technology and registered with SAGC (registration number: GTc 2616). I have more than 10 years post qualification work experience in the field of Geomatics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Spatial data collector for Municipal property valuation projects
Umhlaba Geomatics
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Geo data collection, capturing and processing.
Engineering Survey Technician
Department 0f Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (Surveyor General’s office Mpumalanga)
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Examination of cadastral documents to ensure compliance with Survey regulation and acts
- Spatial data collection and mapping of claimed farms and farm potions for Land claim projects
- Cadastral surveys (Subdivision of Farms for land reform projects)
- Management of archiving and filing of cadastral documents
- Did outreach programs and career guidance exhibitions in rural and township High Schools.
Surveying tutor and equipment demonstrator
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Surveying Department)
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Worked part time as a tutor and equipment demonstrator for Geomatics 1 and Survey engineering 1 programmes.
Survey Technician in training
Inqubeko Topographics cc
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Topographical surveys (Field surveys and drafting of topographical detailed plans)
- Engineering surveys (Setting out of road profiles, water pipelines)
- Volumetric surveys (Stockpiles in Quarries).
Education
Sebenzani Primary School
01.1994 - 12.1997
Qophumlando Higher Primary School
01.1998 - 12.2000
Thembalentsha High School
01.2001 - 12.2005
National Diploma in Surveying - Surveying
Durban University of Technology
01.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point ect)Fluent in English, isiZulu and siSwatiTrue
Records Management
Active Listening
Professional and mature
Data Review and Verification
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability
Fast Learner
Filing and data archiving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical Skills
Written Communication
Problem-Solving
Surveys experience
Data Management
Data Modeling
Survey Design
Personal Qualifications
National Senior Certificate/Matric (Passed with Merit).
National Diploma in Surveying.
Subjects Passed
Mathermatics, Physical Science, IsiZulu, English, Biology, Geography and Travel and Tourism.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 880526 5811 08 7
- Date of Birth: 05/26/1988
References
- Ms Thembi Mahlangu, Professional land Surveyor, 072 447 9009, thembeni.mahlangu@dalrrd.gov.za
- Mr Sibusiso Thila, Professional Land Surveyor, (013) 754 5400, sibusiso.thila@dalrrd.gov.za
- Mr Manqoba Masondo, Engineering Survey Technician, (033) 355 2900, manqoba.masondo@dalrrd.gov.za
- Mr Charl Jacobs, Professional Valuer (Umhlaba Geomatics), (034) 212 3195
Interests
Reading
Exercising
Timeline
Assistant Spatial data collector for Municipal property valuation projects
Umhlaba Geomatics
01.2022 - 12.2023
Surveying tutor and equipment demonstrator
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Surveying Department)
01.2013 - 12.2014
Engineering Survey Technician
Department 0f Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (Surveyor General’s office Mpumalanga)
01.2012 - 12.2021
Survey Technician in training
Inqubeko Topographics cc
01.2008 - 12.2008
National Diploma in Surveying - Surveying
Durban University of Technology
01.2006 - 06.2010
Thembalentsha High School
01.2001 - 12.2005
Qophumlando Higher Primary School
01.1998 - 12.2000
Sebenzani Primary School
01.1994 - 12.1997