Principal Cadastral Officer

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Location

Eastern Cape (East London), Eastern Cape

Salary

R413 001 per annum (Level 08) · Level 08

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

3/1/1/1/2026/248

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/248.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Certificate in Geomatics or Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5). Minimum of 6 years geomatics post qualification experience in a geomatics or cadastral survey environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems Software and fundamentals. Knowledge of Surveyor-General’s Office Standard Operating Procedures and processes. Knowledge of Cadastral Surveys. Job related skills: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Negotiation.

Duties

Capture, maintain and update alpha numeric data of simple as well as more complex cadastral documents. Capture alpha and numeric information from newly submitted cadastral documents (simple and complex) and undertake mathematical consistency checks of and data verification of for proposed new land parcels. Update cadastral survey databases through the addition or amendment of every approved document (simple and complex) to maintain an electronic alpha-numeric repository. Capture and verify simple and complex historical cadastral documents. Attend to complicated maintenance of cadastral documents in accordance with legislated processes. Perform withdrawal or cancelation of cadastral documents upon lawful instruction. Deduct, cancel and endorse cadastral documents with registered land parcels, leases or servitudes. Attend to complex amendments of approved and registered cadastral documents

Enquiries

Ms N Ngcaba Tel No: (043) 783 1400

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.