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DIRECTOR: INFORMATION SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT · gauteng

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/151

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Directorate

Information Services

Location

Gauteng (Pretoria)

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and an NQF Level 7 Degree recognised by the South African Geomatics Council as satisfying Section 8 (1) (d) (iii), (v) and (vi) of the Geomatics Professions Act, 2013, specifically a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics / Surveying, or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Registered as Geomatics Professional, Geomatics Technologist or Geomatics Technician with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC). A valid driver’s licence. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in cadastral survey environment. Appropriate post registration experience in cadastral surveying. Job related knowledge: Cadastral Survey. Technical

Duties

Take responsibility for the completeness, correctness and currency of the approved cadastral documents of the Surveyor-General. Record deductions and preparations of certificates of remainders. Maintain documents and registers to ensure perpetual legibility and usefulness. Amend and withdraw cadastral documents. Oversee the management of the archiving of cadastral documents and information. Maintain a strong room for secure safe archiving of all cadastral documents. Insert every approved cadastral document into the archive. Oversee the management of the provision of complete current, accurate and correct cadastral information. Provide hard copies and electronic images of approved cadastral documents. Provide certified copies of cadastral documents for registration purposes. Ensure that all approved documents are available to the general public via the Chief Surveyor-General webpage. Produce maps and plans from cadastral spatial information. Attend to bulk request for digital cadastral spatial information within the area of the Surveyor- Generals jurisdiction. Issue cadastral data to Professional Land Surveyors. Supply maps, aerial photographs and rectified earth imagery produced from national mapping agency. Oversee the maintenance of cadastral correspondence filling system. Oversee the receipt and dispatch of cadastral documents submitted for examination and approval. Ensure that the necessary fees of office have been paid prior to the acceptance of cadastral documents into the filing system. Oversee the archiving of all (correspondence / documents). Oversee the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system. Oversee the rendering of messenger services.

Enquiries

Ms M. Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and

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Requirements

·Registered as Geomatics Professional, Geomatics Technologist or Geomatics Technician with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC)
·A valid driver’s licence
·Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in cadastral survey environment
·Appropriate post registration experience in cadastral surveying
·Job related knowledge: Cadastral Survey

Key Duties

·Take responsibility for the completeness, correctness and currency of the approved cadastral documents of the Surveyor-General
·Record deductions and preparations of certificates of remainders
·Maintain documents and registers to ensure perpetual legibility and usefulness
·Amend and withdraw cadastral documents
·Oversee the management of the archiving of cadastral documents and information
·Maintain a strong room for secure safe archiving of all cadastral documents
·Insert every approved cadastral document into the archive
·Oversee the management of the provision of complete current, accurate and correct cadastral information
·Provide hard copies and electronic images of approved cadastral documents
·Provide certified copies of cadastral documents for registration purposes

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✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
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