About the Role
The Department of Transport and Public Works is seeking a dedicated Principal Cadastral Officer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This vital role focuses on the management and maintenance of cadastral documents, ensuring that land information is accurate and readily available for public service. The work you will perform directly impacts the community by facilitating land ownership and ensuring compliance with regulations, making a significant contribution to the effective governance of land resources in South Africa.
In this position, you will be responsible for capturing, maintaining, and verifying cadastral information, which is crucial for land parcel management and planning. By ensuring that all records are up to date and accurate, you will help maintain the integrity of land ownership in the region, thereby supporting sustainable development and responsible land use. Your efforts will play a key role in assisting clients with their land queries and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department’s operations.
About the Department
The Department of Transport and Public Works is dedicated to the development and maintenance of the province’s infrastructure and land resources. With a focus on providing optimal access to transportation and information about land management, the department plays a crucial role in promoting economic development and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens. Working here means being part of a team that strives to ensure that the public has the necessary information and services to manage land effectively.
What You’ll Do
- Capture, maintain, and update both simple and complex cadastral documents.
- Conduct mathematical consistency checks and data verification for new land parcels.
- Maintain an accurate electronic repository of cadastral surveys and documents.
- Perform technical examinations of surveys, diagrams, and sectional title plans.
- Research and provide cadastral information to internal and external clients.
- Ensure the condition and usability of cadastral records through regular maintenance.
- Collaborate with clients to resolve issues related to land parcel boundaries and document processing.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a National Certificate in Geomatics or a Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5).
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in a geomatics or cadastral survey environment.
- Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems Software and fundamentals.
- Familiarity with the Surveyor-General’s Office Standard Operating Procedures.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and planning/organizing tasks.
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 [email protected].
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Certificate in Geomatics or Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5).Minimum of 6 years geomatics post qualification experience in a geomatics or cadastral survey environment.
Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems Software and fundamentals.
Knowledge of Surveyor-General’s Office Standard Operating Procedures and processes.
Knowledge of Cadastral Surveys.
Job related skills: Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Team leadership.
Creativity.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication (verbal and written).
Computer literacy.
Planning and organising.
Conflict management.
Negotiation.
Job Duties
Capture, maintain and update alpha numeric data of simple as well as more complex cadastral documents.Capture alpha and numeric information from newly submitted cadastral documents (simple and complex) and undertake mathematical consistency checks of and data verification of for proposed new land parcels.
Update cadastral survey databases through the addition or amendment of every approved document (simple and complex) to maintain an electronic alpha-numeric repository.
Capture and verify simple and complex historical cadastral documents.
Attend to complicated maintenance of cadastral documents in accordance with legislated processes.
Perform withdrawal or cancelation of cadastral documents upon lawful instruction.
Deduct, cancel and endorse cadastral documents with registered land parcels, leases or servitudes.
Attend to complex amendments of 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 simple as well as more complex 50 cadastral documents.
Check designations of newly submitted lodgements.
Perform technical examination of simple and complex diagrams and general plans.
Perform technical examination of survey records.
Perform technical examination of simple and complex sectional title plans.
Update the noting sheets through the addition of every approved cadastral land parcel.
Research and supply cadastral information to internal and external clients.
Retrieve and supply cadastral information to clients.
Supply aerial photographs, rectified imagery and maps from National Geospatial Information (NGI) according to signed service level agreements.
Carry out basic research into cadastral survey information pertaining to land parcel boundaries for clients and Land Reform.
Capture, maintain and update spatial data with simple as well as more complex cadastral documents.
Capture newly submitted documents to determine if there are any spatial overlaps prior approval.
Add data, update and maintain an accurate dataset of cadastral spatial information, including the addition and updating of historical data.
Research possible sources of error if overlaps are detected and address errors appropriately.
Utilise cadastral survey calculation principles and other legitimate sources of data to improve the quality of land parcel boundary information.
Scan all cadastral documents on approval, amendment, endorsement or withdrawal and execute quality checking.
Scan newly approved cadastral documents.
Re-scan all updated (amended, endorsed or withdrawn) cadastral documents.
Link the deposited scanned images to the alpha numeric data.
Carry out operations and do quality checking to ensure that the scanned image databases are clean and accurate.
