To provide for the transformation of the geomatics profession; to provide for the establishment of the South African Geomatics Council as a juristic person; to provide for the facilitation of accessibility to the geomatics profession; to provide for different categories of registered persons and branches in the geomatics profession; to provide for the identification of areas of work to be performed by the different categories of registered persons; to provide for the recognition of certain voluntary associations by the Council; to provide for measures designed to protect the public from unethical geomatics practices; to provide for measures in order to maintain a high standard of professional conduct and integrity; to provide for the establishment of disciplinary mechanisms; to provide for the establishment of an Appeal Board; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Latest Developments:

The Geomatics Profession Act, 2013 (Act No. 19 of 2013) has been amended by Code of Conduct in terms of Section 19(1) of the Geomatics Profession Act, 2013, Government Gazette 40610, Board Notice 9 of 2017, dated 10 February 2017.

The Geomatics Profession Act, 2013, (Act No. 19 of 2013) has been amended by Commencement of Geomatics Profession Act, 2013 (Act No. 19 of 2013), Government Gazette 39052, Notice No. 29, dated 4 August 2015.

The Geomatics Profession Act, 2013, (Act No. 19 of 2013) has been added to the website by Government Gazette 37142, Notice No. 990, dated 10 December 2013.