Land Surveyor

The Lilongwe City Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Malawians to fill the following vacant posts on a fixed 24-month term.

PostLand Surveyor (1 post)

DivisionUrban Planning

GradeM6

Reporting toPrincipal Land Surveyor

Ref. No            : Vac/07/2026

JOB PURPOSE

Conduct land and engineering surveys; prepare accurate survey plans and maps; establish and re-establish property boundaries; and provide technical survey services to support land administration, urban planning, infrastructure development, and land management within Lilongwe City.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct cadastral, topographic, engineering, and boundary surveys for Lilongwe City Council.

• Demarcate plots and install or replace survey beacons.

• Prepare survey plans, maps, sketches, and legal descriptions.

• Collect, analyse, and interpret survey data using GPS, Total Stations, GIS, and other surveying equipment.

• Verify property boundaries and resolve boundary disputes where required.

• Survey roads, drainage systems, public spaces, and other municipal infrastructure.

• Maintain accurate survey records and databases.

• Prepare timely progress reports on survey works and technical reports.

• Ensure compliance with the Land Survey Act, local government regulations, and professional standards.

• Provide technical advice to planners, engineers, and other council departments.

• Maintain, take care of, and calibrate surveying equipment.

• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES