Chief Director: Cadastral Advisory and Research Services

Overview

Chief Director overseeing cadastral survey research and development, leading transformation of South Africa's cadastral and tenure systems based in Pretoria.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a four-year Bachelor’s Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Geomatics / Land Surveying (NQF Level 7) as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and a Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
• Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor or Geomatics Professional: Land Surveying, with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
• Registered as a Sectional Titles Practitioner in terms of Section 5(2) of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a land surveying environment.
• Appropriate post registration experience in cadastral surveying.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Cadastral surveying.
• Technical system.
• Cadastral Spatial Information.
• Land Information Systems.
• Land Administration Systems and Geographical Information Management.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Budget systems.
• Financial Accounting Systems.
• Public Finance Management.
• Job related skills: Project management.
• Team management.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Budget forecasting.
• Computer literacy.
• Resource planning.
• Problem solving and decision-making.
• Time management.
• Business and Communication (verbal and written).

Duties

• Manage and oversee the research and development of cadastral surveys.
• Research ways of transforming, improving and rationalising the South African Cadastral and Tenure Systems.
• Study world trends, legislative framework, compare with other systems, propose amendments and report on findings.
• Research and investigate ways of improving cadastral practices in South Africa.
• Manage development towards amendment and streamlining of legislation.
• Coordinate and develop tender specifications.
• Manage and oversee the provision of internal and external professional advisory and support services.
• Research, compile reports and supply information in respect of internal and external cadastral matters and requests from State Organs, Parastatals, Courts and Private Sector, in accordance with relevant legislation and time frames, client’s request as well as within targets set by the Service Delivery Improvement Programme.
• Render management and research for state surveys, rural development and land tenue reform projects in accordance with relevant legislation, terms of reference, pre-determined standards and treasury instructions.
• Provide professional services to the public and government departments on the surveys of state and trust land and state domestic facilities undertaken by the private sector.
• Manage and oversee the administration of international boundaries.
• Manage the administration of South Africa international boundaries, in compliance with South African and international legislation in as far as delineation and delimitation thereof.
• Manage the research, investigation and finding solutions to anomalies in Republic of South Africa international boundaries in conjunction with representatives from the neighbouring states.
• Manage advisory services on Republic of South Africa international boundary issues affecting State Organs and Parastatals.
• Manage the physical delineation of international borders and record keeping.
• Manage and oversee the registration of Sectional Title Practitioners.
• Monitor Sectional Titles Practical Training Programme in accordance with the Sectional Titles Act and training schedule.
• Provide secretariat services for the registration of Sectional Titles Practitioners in compliance with requirements of the Sectional Titles Act and regulations.
• Maintain and update the register for Sectional Title Practitioners.
• Manage and oversee the preparation of technical procedures and standards.
• Ensure management of updating Surveyor’s General procedures and standards, in compliance with legislation and in consultation with stakeholders.
• Investigate effects of technological advancement on technical procedures and standards and transform accordingly.
• Manage the preparation and implementation of new legislation and review of regulations in terms of the Land Survey Act and any other relevant legislation.
• Manage the implementation of new legislation.
• Provide support to the Survey Regulations Board (SRB) for review of regulations framed under the Act.
• Assist the Chief Surveyor-General with administration and control of the Survey Regulations Board (SRB) and provide secretariat thereto.
• Provide support to the Chief Surveyor-General in respect of administration of the Geomatics Profession Act.
• Research and advise on new legislation that has an effect on geomatics matters.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post205@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. 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. 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. ERRATUM: The position of Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness ref 3/1/1/1/2026/173 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Northern Cape (Kimberley) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026 has reference. The position has been withdrawn. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON