Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/45 · Ref 3/1/1/1/2026/187
DEPUTY SURVEYOR-GENERAL
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- CentreWestern Cape (Cape Town)
- LevelLevel 13
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 27/45
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/187
- Department
- Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- Directorate
- Examination Services
- Centre
- Western Cape (Cape Town)
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD).
The listed centre is Western Cape (Cape Town).
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), specifically a four-year B or BSc Degree in Geomatics / Land Surveying or related equivalent qualifications and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor with the South African Geomatics Council.
- Registered as a Sectional Titles Practitioner in terms of Section 5(2) of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in a land surveying environment.
- Appropriate post registration experience in cadastral surveying.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Cadastral Survey knowledge.
- Technical System knowledge.
- Cadastral Spatial Information knowledge.
- Knowledge of 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.
- The political landscape of South Africa.
- Job related skills: Project management.
- Team management.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Budget forecasting.
- Computer literacy.
- Resource planning.
- Problem solving and decision-making.
- Time management.
- Business ability.
- Communication (verbal and written).
Duties
- Manage the provisioning of registry services.
- Oversee the receipt and dispatch of cadastral documents submitted for examination and approval.
- Ensure that the necessary fees of office have been paid prior to the acceptance of cadastral documents into the system.
- Oversee the provision of registry enquiry services.
- Oversee the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system.
- Oversee the rendering of registry delivery and collection services.
- Manage the rendering of first level examination services.
- Oversee the allocation of land parcel numbers.
- Ensure technical compliance of all cadastral documents prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors.
- Ensure proper application of all relevant land administration legislation, policies and procedures.
- Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies and information to staff.
- Manage the rendering of second level examination services.
- Oversee the examination and approval/rejection of all cadastral documents prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors.
- Report on directorate progress as required.
- Ensure proper application of all relevant land administration legislation, policies and procedures.
- Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies and information to staff.
- Provide professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors.
- Oversee and render cadastral advisory and research services to all spheres of government, as well as the public.
- Provide professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors, government officials and organs of state.
- Provide feedback on proposed cadastral documents to any competent authority empowered to grant or approve a right to the use of land for a specified purpose.
- Assist with the interpretation and legal implications for existing and proposed cadastral documents, which have been or are to be registered in a Deeds Registry.
- Provide responses to litigation documentation, including reports to court, relating to existing or proposed cadastral documents.
- Liaise with the Registrar of Deeds and officials from the Deeds Registry to ensure cadastral documents approved in the office of the Surveyor-General are registerable and ensure harmonious application of the cadastral system.
- Liaise with voluntary geomatics organisations and professional bodies in the built environment sector.
- Respond to any Presidential, Ministerial, Provincial hotline request or Director-General task relating to the competencies and area of jurisdiction of the office in which the official serves.
- Liaise with members of the public on behalf of the Surveyor-General on complex or unusual land parcel boundary or property legislation-related matters.
- Support the training and development of officials in the cadastral system environment.
Enquiries
Ms M Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
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 Post187@dlrrd.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
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 Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ 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 readvertise 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.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 27/45 : DEPUTY SURVEYOR-GENERAL REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/187 Directorate: Examination Services
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Cape Town)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), specifically a four-year B or BSc
Degree in Geomatics / Land Surveying or related equivalent qualifications and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to
appointment. Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor with the South
African Geomatics Council. Registered as a Sectional Titles Practitioner in terms of Section 5(2) of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986. Minimum of 5 years of
experience at middle/senior managerial level in a land surveying environment.
Appropriate post registration experience in cadastral surveying. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Cadastral Survey knowledge. Technical
System knowledge. Cadastral Spatial Information knowledge. Knowledge of
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. The political landscape of South Africa. Job related skills: Project management. Team
management. Interpersonal relations. Budget forecasting. Computer literacy.
Resource planning. Problem solving and decision-making. Time management.
Business ability. Communication (verbal and written).
DUTIES : Manage the provisioning of registry services. Oversee the receipt and dispatch of cadastral documents submitted for examination and approval. Ensure that
the necessary fees of office have been paid prior to the acceptance of cadastral documents into the system. Oversee the provision of registry enquiry services.
Oversee the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system.
Oversee the rendering of registry delivery and collection services. Manage the rendering of first level examination services. Oversee the allocation of land
parcel numbers. Ensure technical compliance of all cadastral documents prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors. Ensure proper
application of all relevant land administration legislation, policies and procedures. Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies
and information to staff. Manage the rendering of second level examination services. Oversee the examination and approval/rejection of all cadastral
documents prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors. Report on directorate progress as required. Ensure proper application of all relevant
land administration legislation, policies and procedures. Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies and information to staff. Provide
professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors. Oversee and render cadastral advisory and research services to all spheres of government, as well
as the public. Provide professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors, government officials and organs of state. Provide feedback on proposed
cadastral documents to any competent authority empowered to grant or approve a right to the use of land for a specified purpose. Assist with the
interpretation and legal implications for existing and proposed cadastral documents, which have been or are to be registered in a Deeds Registry.
Provide responses to litigation documentation, including reports to court, relating to existing or proposed cadastral documents. Liaise with the Registrar
of Deeds and officials from the Deeds Registry to ensure cadastral documents approved in the office of the Surveyor-General are registerable and ensure
harmonious application of the cadastral system. Liaise with voluntary
geomatics organisations and professional bodies in the built environment sector. Respond to any Presidential, Ministerial, Provincial hotline request or
Director-General task relating to the competencies and area of jurisdiction of the office in which the official serves. Liaise with members of the public on
behalf of the Surveyor-General on complex or unusual land parcel boundary or property legislation-related matters. Support the training and development of
officials in the cadastral system environment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344
APPLICATIONS : 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
Post187@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Cape Town)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), specifically a four-year B or BSc
Degree in Geomatics / Land Surveying or related equivalent qualifications and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to
appointment. Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor with the South
African Geomatics Council. Registered as a Sectional Titles Practitioner in terms of Section 5(2) of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986. Minimum of 5 years of
experience at middle/senior managerial level in a land surveying environment.
Appropriate post registration experience in cadastral surveying. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Cadastral Survey knowledge. Technical
System knowledge. Cadastral Spatial Information knowledge. Knowledge of
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. The political landscape of South Africa. Job related skills: Project management. Team
management. Interpersonal relations. Budget forecasting. Computer literacy.
Resource planning. Problem solving and decision-making. Time management.
Business ability. Communication (verbal and written).
DUTIES : Manage the provisioning of registry services. Oversee the receipt and dispatch of cadastral documents submitted for examination and approval. Ensure that
the necessary fees of office have been paid prior to the acceptance of cadastral documents into the system. Oversee the provision of registry enquiry services.
Oversee the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system.
Oversee the rendering of registry delivery and collection services. Manage the rendering of first level examination services. Oversee the allocation of land
parcel numbers. Ensure technical compliance of all cadastral documents prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors. Ensure proper
application of all relevant land administration legislation, policies and procedures. Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies
and information to staff. Manage the rendering of second level examination services. Oversee the examination and approval/rejection of all cadastral
documents prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors. Report on directorate progress as required. Ensure proper application of all relevant
land administration legislation, policies and procedures. Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies and information to staff. Provide
professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors. Oversee and render cadastral advisory and research services to all spheres of government, as well
as the public. Provide professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors, government officials and organs of state. Provide feedback on proposed
cadastral documents to any competent authority empowered to grant or approve a right to the use of land for a specified purpose. Assist with the
interpretation and legal implications for existing and proposed cadastral documents, which have been or are to be registered in a Deeds Registry.
Provide responses to litigation documentation, including reports to court, relating to existing or proposed cadastral documents. Liaise with the Registrar
of Deeds and officials from the Deeds Registry to ensure cadastral documents approved in the office of the Surveyor-General are registerable and ensure
harmonious application of the cadastral system. Liaise with voluntary
geomatics organisations and professional bodies in the built environment sector. Respond to any Presidential, Ministerial, Provincial hotline request or
Director-General task relating to the competencies and area of jurisdiction of the office in which the official serves. Liaise with members of the public on
behalf of the Surveyor-General on complex or unusual land parcel boundary or property legislation-related matters. Support the training and development of
officials in the cadastral system environment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344
APPLICATIONS : 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
Post187@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.