About the Role
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented individuals for the position of Cadastral Officer in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role plays a vital part in the public service by ensuring accurate management and maintenance of cadastral documents. As part of your daily responsibilities, you will contribute to the integrity of land records, which are essential for property ownership, development planning, and community trust in land administration.
Working within this department means you will be at the forefront of ensuring that land-related data is meticulously captured and updated. Your efforts will directly support transparent land governance, which is crucial for sustainable development in South Africa. By joining the team in Pretoria, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of citizens through your commitment to accuracy and efficiency in managing land information.
About the Department
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is committed to promoting equitable access to land and resources in South Africa. It aims to enhance land administration systems and ensure that land is used effectively for sustainable development. Working in this department provides an opportunity to be part of transformative initiatives that positively impact communities, fostering economic growth and social equity.
As an employee in this department, you will contribute to critical projects that address land reform and rural development, ensuring that South African citizens benefit from fair land practices and policies.
What You’ll Do
- Capture, maintain, and update alpha-numeric data of cadastral documents.
- Conduct mathematical consistency checks and data verification for new land parcels.
- Update cadastral survey databases with approved documents to maintain electronic records.
- Perform technical examinations of cadastral documents, diagrams, and survey records.
- Issue cadastral information to internal and external clients as required.
- Capture and maintain spatial data, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Scan and archive cadastral documents, linking them to alpha-numeric data.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a National Certificate in Geomatics or a Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5).
- Job-related knowledge of computer literacy and spatial data.
- Understanding of the functions of Surveyors’-General Offices.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational abilities and proficiency in relevant computer software.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 524 Stanza Bopape and Steve Biko Street, Suncardia Building, 6th Floor, Arcadia, 0002 or by email to [email protected].
Requirements
Minimum 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.
Job Duties
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 138 cadastral documents.
Link the deposited scanned images to the alpha numeric data.
