INTRODUCTION
A new opening has been listed in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026: Principal Cadastral Officer at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, based in Western Cape (Cape Town).
The advertised package is R413 001 a year (Level 08). This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.
| Job title | Principal Cadastral Officer |
| Department | Department of Land Reform and Rural Development |
| Reference number | 3/1/1/1/2026/272 |
| Salary | R413 001 a year (Level 08) |
| Centre / location | Western Cape (Cape Town) |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Closing date | 23 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Circular | PSV Circular 36 of 2026 |
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Principal Cadastral Officer sits within Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (Directorate: Examination Services). The post is advertised under reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/272 and is based in Western Cape (Cape Town). The department has indicated an employment equity target: EE Targets: Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Here is what the job involves day to day:
- 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.
- Handle complicated maintenance of cadastral documents in accordance with legislated processes.
- Perform withdrawal or cancellation of cadastral documents upon lawful instruction.
- Deduct, cancel and endorse cadastral documents with registered land parcels, leases or servitudes.
- Handle 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 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.
REQUIREMENTS
Make sure you tick every box below before you apply:
- Minimum requirements: Candidates must hold a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Certificate in Geomatics or Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5).
- At least 6 years geomatics post qualification experience in a geomatics or cadastral survey environment.
- Knowledge needed: Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems Software and fundamentals.
- Knowledge of Surveyor-General's Office Standard Operating Procedures and processes.
- Knowledge of Cadastral Surveys.
- Skills needed: 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.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
- Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
- Write the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/272 on your application.
- Submit as instructed: Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post272@dlrrd.gov.za
- Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026 at 16:00.
Enquiries: Ms S Photo Tel No: (021) 464 7871 or Ms N Malinga Tel No: (021) 464 7809
Important notes:
- Read the full advert in the circular for the department's specific submission rules.
TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION
- Do not wait for the last day. Servers slow down near the closing date, and late applications are not considered.
- Check your email and phone regularly after the closing date. Departments only contact shortlisted candidates.
- Match your CV to the requirements above. Show the exact qualification, years of experience and skills that are listed.
- Read the whole advert, including the notes section, because each department has its own rules on how to submit.
- If this is your first government application, read the DPSA guide on completing Z83 so you do not lose points on a simple form error.
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