Precious Mtetwa

A highly motivated, versatile, enthusiastic land surveyor passionate about exploring and diversifying in the survey industry and participating in the development of best practices as related to Surveying and Geomatics.

Experienced Land

Surveyor with over 9 years of experience in residential and commercial land surveying. Expert user of Trimble stations and drone technology for large-scale topographic surveys.

Background in volumetric surveys for landfill and chemical waste sites.

LAND SURVEYOR at The Department Of The Surveyor General Zimbabwe (2015-06 – Present)

Examinations; Cadastral Surveys

• Checking quality control of new and returned Survey Records.
• Examination of sectional title plans and office consolidations.
• Liaison with Land Surveyors, local authorities and Government departments in all examination matters in the region.
• Administration of Land survey act and relevant regulations with respect to all surveys under examination.
• Preparation and processing of cancellations of diagrams and general plans.
• Vetting of notices of cancellations of general plans.
• Preparation, issuing of certificates of area and certificates of remaining extent.
• Costing, drafting and examination of reframed diagrams, certified true copies.
• Perusal of permits and instructions and advising local authorities and land surveyors of the requirements.
• Advising registrar of deeds, conveyancers and public in the conveyance of property rights when required.
• Preparing of Project proposals and evaluation.
• Carrying out data searches and fieldwork for assigned projects.
• Establish Legal Boundaries for sites based on Legal Deeds and titles.
• Carrying cadastral sub divisional surveys of farms for the land reform program to enable farmers to be awarded 99 year leases.
• Preparation and compilation of Survey Records For Executed Projects.
• Carrying out consolidation of land parcels by compilation and by Survey.
• Carrying out Topographical surveys for Engineering works.
• Establishing and densifying horizontal and vertical control for Engineering works.
• Draughting of plans (diagrams, general plans, working plans and topographical and contour maps).
• Streamlined internal workflows to increase overall team efficiency through regular progress reports.
• Advised architects, contractors and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology and topographical factors.

LAND SURVEYOR IN TRAINING, PART TIME at K.Makhubalo Land Survey Consultants (2014-01 – Present)

Cadastral Surveys

• Setting out and levelling.
• Preparing of project proposals and evaluation.
• Carrying out data searches and fieldwork for assigned projects.
• Carrying out subdivisional surveys on new and old townships.
• Preparation and compilation of survey records for executed projects.
• Carrying out consolidation of land parcels by compilation and by survey.
• Carrying out topographical surveys for engineering works.
• Draughting of plans (diagrams, general plans, working plans and topographical and contour maps).
• Establish legal boundaries for sites based on legal deeds and titles.
• Establishing and densifying horizontal and vertical control for engineering works.
• Interpretation construction drawings and specifications.
• Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship on industry best practices and survey techniques.
• Ensured legal compliance by conducting thorough research into property ownership, easements, and zoning regulations.
• Completed large-scale boundary surveys for commercial and residential projects, enhancing client satisfaction.

Bachelor of Science in Surveying And Geomatics – Midlands State University Gweru, Zimbabwe, Gweru (2019-01)

National Diploma in Surveying And Geomatics – Bulawayo Polytechnic College, Zimbabwe, Bulawayo (2011-01)