Cadastral Officer
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is recruiting for Cadastral Officer in Limpopo (Polokwane), Limpopo. The advertised salary is R280 278 per annum (Level 06). Applications close on 28 September 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.
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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.
Role information
Duties and 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.
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CADASTRAL OFFICER is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Limpopo. The closing date is 28 September 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | CADASTRAL OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Reference Number | 3/1/1/1/2026/225 |
| Number of Posts | (X2 POSTS) |
| Salary | R280 278 per annum (Level 06) |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | Limpopo (Polokwane) |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 63 |
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: 61 Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post225@dlrrd.gov.za
Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61
Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post225@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: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.
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
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service
Enquiries
Ms M Nkuna Tel No: (015) 495 1905
Required Documents
Z83, CV, Qualifications, Other
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
- Source pages: 63
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
Application information
How to apply
Source and disclaimer
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular
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- Reference
- 3/1/1/1/2026/225
- Circular
- 33 / 2026
- Page
- 63
- Checked
- 11 Sept 2026
Application method
Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.
Application steps
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post225@dlrrd.gov.za Application address: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post225@dlrrd.gov.za