Director: Information Services

Overview

Direct information and cadastral services for the Surveyor-General in Cape Town, overseeing approved cadastral documents, registers and certificates at an SMS Level 13 package.

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 management principles and tools.
• The political landscape of South Africa.
• Job related skills: Project management.
• Team management.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Budget forecasting.
• Computer literacy.
• Resource planning.
• Problem solving and decision-making.
• Time management.
• Business ability.
• Communication (verbal and written).

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 the receipt and dispatch of cadastral documents submitted for examination and approval.
• Ensure that the necessary fees of office have been paid prior to the acceptance of cadastral documents into the filing system.
• Oversee the archiving of all (correspondence / documents).
• Oversee the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system.
• Oversee the rendering of messenger services.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post152@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms M. Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities. OTHER POSTS 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. B To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose 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 be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. MANAGEMENT ECHELON