Ntando Mabaso
@ntandomabaso
Experienced Professional Land Surveyor specializing in cadastral, engineering and GIS.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Professional Land Surveyor with over a decade operating an independent practice and extensive public-sector experience examining and approving cadastral surveys. I founded and direct Quadrant Geomatics, delivering township development, topographical engineering surveys, sectional title and cadastral projects across South Africa.
I hold a BSc in Land Surveying/Geomatics and professional registrations (PLATO/SAGC GPrLS1273-D, SAGI MAB006), with certificates in photogrammetry, cartography, GIS and sectional title practice. I bring field and office management experience, a methodical customer-focused approach and a commitment to see projects through to completion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Professional Land Surveyor
Quadrant Geomatics
Dec 2013 - Present (11 years 10 months)
Founded and directed an independent surveying practice delivering township, topographical and engineering surveys, managing projects end-to-end and maintaining full professional registration for over 11 years.
Director & Chief Surveyor
Bhashe Ngxola and Associates
Jan 2013 - Nov 2013 (10 months)
Led surveying operations and project delivery for land development projects, overseeing field teams and ensuring compliance with surveying standards during a one-year tenure.
Professional PA to Surveyor-General
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Examined and approved cadastral surveys across provincial offices, supporting Surveyor-General functions in Pretoria, Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg and contributing to cartography, photogrammetry and GIS workflows.
Trainee Land Surveyor
Palmer Flatela and Associates
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 (5 months)
Completed in-service training under the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, gaining hands-on experience in various land survey types and supporting project execution.
Trainee Land Surveyor
HSK Simpson & Partners
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Undertook 1.5 years of in-service training delivering cadastral and engineering survey support, developing technical surveying and mapping skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of South Africa
Business Administration (part-time), Business Administration
Part-time studies in Business Administration at the University of South Africa.
UKUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
Master of Science, Land Surveying / Geomatics
Undertook postgraduate studies in Land Surveying/Geomatics before discontinuing the MSc program.
UPUniversity of Pretoria
Master of Science, Town and Regional Planning
Commenced MSc studies in Town and Regional Planning and subsequently did not complete the program.
UKUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Science, Land Surveying / Geomatics
2006 - 2009
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Land Surveying/Geomatics.
St Lewis Bertrand's Catholic High School
National Senior Certificate, Matric / Secondary Education
Completed Grade 12 with strong results in Mathematics and Geography.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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