Cadastral Officer

CADASTRAL OFFICER is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Eastern Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Certificate in Geomatics or Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5).
• Completion of the training prescribed in order to fulfil the required qualification.
• Job related knowledge: Computer literacy.
• Understanding spatial data.
• Knowledge of the functions of Surveyors’-General Offices.
• Job related skills: Good interpersonal relations.
• Good communication (verbal and written).
• Computer software.
• Good organising ability.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Capture, maintain and update alpha numeric data of all cadastral documents: Capture alpha and numeric information from newly submitted Cadastral documents and undertake mathematical consistency checks and data verification for proposed new land parcels.
• Update Cadastral survey databases through the addition or amendment of every approved document to maintain an electronic alpha-numeric repository.
• Capture and verify Historical Cadastral documents.
• Maintenance of Cadastral Documents in accordance with legislated processes: Perform Withdrawal or cancelation of cadastral documents.
• Deduct, cancel and endorse cadastral documents with registered land parcels, leases or servitudes.
• Amend approved and registered cadastral documents.
• Insert all newly approved cadastral documents into the archive.
• Extract and issue out cadastral records.
• Refile returned cadastral records.
• Repair and keep cadastral records in good usable condition.
• Conduct technical examination of cadastral documents.
• Check designations of newly submitted lodgements: Update the noting sheets through the addition of every approved cadastral land parcel.
• Perform technical examination of diagrams and general plans.
• Perform technical examination of survey records.
• Perform technical examination of sectional title plans.
• Supply cadastral information to internal and external clients: Issue Survey data to Land Surveyors when required.
• Disseminate cadastral information to the public as required, in hard copy or digital formats.
• Supply aerial photographs, rectified imagery and maps from NGI according to signed service level agreements.
• Capture, maintain and update spatial data: Capture newly submitted documents to determine if there are any spatial overlaps prior approval.
• Add all newly created land parcels to the spatial datasets.
• Add data, update and maintain an accurate dataset of cadastral spatial information, including the addition and updating of historical data.
• Scan all cadastral documents on approval, amendment, endorsement, or withdrawal: Scan newly approved cadastral documents.
• Re-scan all updated cadastral documents.
• Link the deposited scanned images to the alpha numeric data.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Computer literacy.
• Understanding spatial data.
• Knowledge of the functions of Surveyors’-General Offices.
• Job related skills: Good interpersonal relations.
• Good communication (verbal and written).
• Computer software.
• Good organising ability.

Application Instructions

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1A Waverley Office Park, 31 – 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chisehurst, East London or by email to Post238@dlrrd.gov.za

Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1A
Waverley Office Park, 31 – 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chisehurst, East London or
by email to Post238@dlrrd.gov.za

Notes

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.

Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities. NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT The National School of Government (The NSG) contributes to the building of an effective, capable and professional public service through the provision of relevant, mandatory and non-mandatory training programmes.Suitably qualified, dynamic, passionate, and experienced persons are invited to apply for the vacant permanent positions.

Applicants are requested to visit the NSG website at www.thensg.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za for information on the requirements and duties of the position. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Department Notes

Department Notes

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.

Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms NO Ngcaba Tel No: (043) 783 1400

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 73–74
• Open the DPSA circular PDF