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DIRECTOR: INFORMATION SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT · western cape

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/152

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Directorate

Information Services

Location

Western Cape (Cape Town)

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 System. Cadastral Spatial Information. Land Information Systems, Land Administration Systems and Geographical Information Management. Advances in technology useful to the Cadastral Survey System. Performance management and monitoring. Government systems and structures. Government decision making processes. Programme setting process. Understanding of the management information and formal reporting system. Dealing with misconduct. Internal control and risk management. Project

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 t

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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
·Technical System
·Cadastral Spatial Information
·Land Information Systems, Land Administration Systems and Geographical Information Management
·Advances in technology useful to the Cadastral Survey System
·Performance management and monitoring

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)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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