Deputy Surveyor-general – Pretoria – Department Of Land Reform And Rural Development

About the Role

The position of Deputy Surveyor-General is an essential role within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, based in Pretoria, Gauteng. This position plays a vital part in the management and oversight of registry services related to land surveying, ensuring that all cadastral documents are processed accurately and efficiently. The Deputy Surveyor-General will contribute significantly to the integrity of land administration, which is critical for promoting fair land use and ownership in South Africa. By ensuring compliance with legal standards and providing professional advice to land surveyors and government officials, you will help facilitate equitable access to land, a cornerstone of the country’s socio-economic development.

In this role, you will manage a team dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of land surveying practices, while also liaising with various stakeholders, including the public and professional bodies. Your contributions will not only uphold the standards of the public service but also improve the lives of South Africans by fostering a transparent and accessible land administration system.

About the Department

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is committed to facilitating equitable access to land and promoting effective land management. Its mission is to address historical injustices and enhance rural development through effective land reform policies. Working in this department means being part of a team that strives to transform the lives of South Africans by ensuring that land ownership is fair, just, and sustainable.

As a member of this department, you will contribute to a mission that impacts the community directly, ensuring that land reform efforts are implemented effectively and efficiently. Your work will help create a more equitable society, where all citizens have a stake in the land they live on and can benefit from its resources.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the provisioning of registry services and oversee the receipt and dispatch of cadastral documents.
• Ensure that all necessary fees for office services are paid before accepting cadastral documents.
• Oversee the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system and registry enquiry services.
• Manage the rendering of first and second level examination services for cadastral documents.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant land administration legislation and policies.
• Provide professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors and government officials.
• Liaise with the Registrar of Deeds and ensure cadastral documents are registerable.
• Support training and development initiatives for officials in the cadastral system.

What You’ll Need

• A Grade 12 Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Geomatics/Land Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
• Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor with the South African Geomatics Council.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial role within a land surveying environment.
• A valid driver’s licence and appropriate post-registration experience in cadastral surveying.
• Strong knowledge of cadastral surveying, land information systems, and government decision-making processes.
• Excellent project management, team management, and interpersonal skills.

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].