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THE INSTITUTE OF MINE SURVEYORS OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Ethics
In order to carry out his/her 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 and Satisfy his/her 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/her employer; · Maintaining his/her dignity and integrity under all circumstances; and · Devoting his/her time and efforts to the benefit of his employer.
Have regard for his/her personnel: · Watch over the theoretical and practical development of students who might work for him/her. · Submit himself/herself to the discipline and ethics of the Institute. · Have a loyal and courteous attitude towards his/her 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/her profession, be capable of exercising it competently by: · His/her 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/her 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/her personal efforts.
Human qualities, vis-à-vis his/her staff: Because his/her 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/she must inculcate in his staff, besides professional techniques, a deep concern for strict integrity, which is the primary quality required of the surveyor. He/she must encourage his/her 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/her capacity as instructor, teacher or in charge of further instruction should: Devote the same attention to his/her trainees as that which he/she would have liked to receive himself/herself.
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 fulfil the efforts of their studies.
The surveyor should adopt a loyal and courteous attitude towards his/her 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/her 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/her 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/she belongs to a select body of people and should do his utmost not to discredit them or himself/herself by neglect or misconduct, inside or outside the working situation.
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