Mfanafuthi Mthembu
@mfanafuthimthembu1
Detail-oriented land surveyor skilled in data management and AI-focused data quality.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented technical professional with a BSc in Land Surveying and hands-on experience in high-precision data collection, verification, and technical reporting. I have worked on mining and engineering plans using QGIS, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Civil3D, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.
In field and supervisory roles I oversaw large-scale data collection projects, verified datasets with ArcGIS Survey123, and served as a technical troubleshooter for software-related queries. I consistently ensured data met strict quality benchmarks and managed fieldworker databases.
As an instructor at a university, I translated complex surveying concepts into practical instruction, taught data processing and hand-calculation verification, and emphasized logical workflows and accuracy to students. I also compiled detailed technical reports, survey diagrams, and comparison sheets for stakeholders.
I am seeking to leverage my expertise in data management, quality assurance, and technical writing toward roles as an AI Trainer/Specialist to improve reasoning and accuracy in Large Language Models.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Candidate Professional Land Surveyor
5D Geo (Pty) Ltd
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Performed data synthesis and analysis using QGIS, AutoCAD and ArcGIS to produce precise mining and engineering plans; identified drawing discrepancies and compiled regulatory-compliant technical reports ensuring project integrity.
Survey Fieldwork Supervisor
Department of Home Affairs
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 (2 months)
Oversaw Census 2022 data collection and verification using ArcGIS Survey123, managed fieldworker databases, and provided technical troubleshooting to maintain data quality benchmarks.
Engineering Surveying Instructor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Taught practical surveying assessments and instrument use, instructed students in data processing and hand calculations, and documented processes to ensure accurate, reproducible results.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Science, Land Surveying
2019 - 2021
Activities and societies: Taught and performed practical surveying assessments; used QGIS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and related data processing tools.
Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying completed in 2021 with coursework and practical instruction in surveying instruments and data processing software.
Trenance Park Secondary School
National Senior Certificate, General Secondary Education
Completed the National Senior Certificate (high school diploma) in 2017.
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Software and tools used professionally
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