Geomatics Profession Act, 2013 (Act No. 19 of 2013)

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct in terms of Section 19(1) of the Geomatics Profession Act 19, 2013

Chapter III : Promotion of the Profession, Competence and Standards

14. The dignity and reputation of the geomatics profession

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Members and geomatics practices —

(a) must order their conduct so as to uphold the dignity, standing and reputation of the profession and of Council;
(b) may not, whether practicing their profession or otherwise, deliberately or knowingly injure the professional reputation of any other member or geomatics practice;
(c) must provide professional services of quality and scope, and to a level, which is commensurate with accepted standards and practices in the geomatics profession;
(d) must discharge their duties to their employers, clients, associates and the public effectively with skill, efficiency, professionalism, knowledge, competence, care and diligence;
(e) may not undertake or offer to undertake a professional service for which their education, training and experience does not render them competent; and
(f) must when providing professional service, engage in and adhere to acceptable practices.