Principal Geomatics Officer

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Location

Western Cape (Mowbray), Western Cape

Salary

R413 001 per annum (Level 08) · Level 08

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

3/1/1/1/2026/273

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/273.
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 a 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 geomatics, geospatial information science. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of surveying, photogrammetry, cartography, geo-spatial information science. Good Geographical Information Science (GIS) knowledge regarding data capture, structuring and manipulation. Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation for topographic mapping. Knowledge including feature identification and data representation. Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems software. Performance management and monitoring. Theory, principles and practices of standards. Job related skills: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership and creativity. Customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties

Capture different geospatial data into the Integrated Topographic System. Interpret imagery and map the topographical features. Ensure topological rules are applied in accordance with the topographic standard. Document the processes for application of topographical rules. Ensure all topographical features metadata is captured. Map the land cover classes in accordance with the defined standard. Perform geospatial data analysis according to the requirements. Quality check the accuracy of mapped land cover classes in accordance with requirements. Ensure compliance to the standards in maintaining geospatial in the database. Monitor availability of archives tapes. Contribute / participate in the development of procedure and standard documents. Provide reports on the monitoring of the Tape Library equipment’s and software. Ensure random checks on readability of archive tapes. Extract and provi

Enquiries

Mr G Chandler Tel No: (021) 658 4315

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 36 of 2026.