In order to
carry out his rightful role in society the surveyor must conform to the
following basic requirements:
Have the
necessary qualifications required by statute or the Chamber of Mines of SA.
Satisfy his
employer by:
Taking personal charge of all survey work done and assuming the responsibility
thereof;
Ensuring the complete observance of all statutory and company or group
requirements;
Enthusiastically participate in all schemes and promotions by his employer;
Maintaining his dignity and integrity under all circumstances; and
Devoting his time and efforts to the benefit of his employer.
Have regard
for his personnel:
Watch over the theoretical and practical
development of students who might work for him.
Submit himself to the discipline and
ethics of the Institute.
Have a loyal and courteous attitude
towards his colleagues.
Be dedicated to the general interests of
the profession.
Intellectual
qualities and technical qualifications:
The surveyor in the mining industry must, in
order to claim the right to exercise his profession, be capable of exercising
it competently by:
His training. This
comprises a course of instruction (Traditional, University or Technical) in
accordance with the present standard as defined at any time by Statute.
His practical experience.
Continuous training.
Throughout his career, the surveyor must keep abreast of new developments,
whether in legislation or new methods, either by participating in seminars
proposed by the Institute or by his personal efforts.
Human qualities, vis-à-vis his staff:
Because his staff play an important part in
the correct execution of work, the surveyor in charge should ensure that
they work under normal and fair conditions, not only with regard to
working hours, the quality of material provided, the amount of work and output
demanded, but also the remuneration guaranteed by company policies or as laid
down by the Chamber of Mines of SA. He must inculcate in his staff, besides
professional techniques, a deep concern for strict integrity, which is the
primary quality required of the surveyor. He must encourage his staff to be
innovative, receptive and sympathetic to new ideas, and help them in their
development both in and outside of the working environment.
The
surveyor, acting in his capacity as instructor, teacher or in charge of further
instruction should:
Devote the same attention to his trainees as
that which he himself would have liked to receive.
Show understanding towards pupils undergoing
instruction in preparation for one or other of the professional qualifications,
but, in return, demand frankness and honesty of them.
Follow closely the theoretical development of
these trainees and give them every possible assistance.
Encourage them to submit documents for
approval and enable them, through examinations, to fulfill
the efforts of their studies.
The surveyor
should adopt a loyal and courteous attitude towards his colleagues and should
refrain from attempting to unfairly entice staff away from a colleague or to
discredit a colleague by prejudiced criticism.
The surveyor
should feel it his duty, if at all possible, to join in the professional
training of others and accept to organise courses and serve on examination
boards.
The surveyor
should endeavour to accept, if invited by his colleagues, any duties and
functions with bodies concerned with defending,
supervising or improving the status of the profession.
The surveyor should take pride in the fact that he
belongs to a select body of people and should do his utmost not to discredit
them or himself by neglect or misconduct, inside or outside the working
situation.
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