Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/47 · Ref 3/1/1/1/2026/189
DEPUTY SURVEYOR-GENERAL
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- CentreFree State (Bloemfontein)
- LevelLevel 13
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 6–8
- Circular Post
- 27/47
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/189
- Department
- Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- Directorate
- Examination, State and Land Reform Survey Services
- Centre
- Free State (Bloemfontein)
- 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 Free State (Bloemfontein).
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 / 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: The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
- Good governance and Batho Pele principles.
- Labour and Employment Legislation.
- Public Service Regulations, 2016 (as amended).
- Public Finance Management Act, 1999.
- Transformation of the Public Service.
- Employment Equity Act, 1998.
- Deeds Registries Act, 1937.
- Land Survey Act, 1997.
- Sectional Titles Act, 1986.
- South African Geomatics Professions Act, 2013.
- South African Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, 2003.
- Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013.
- Mining Titles Registration Act, 1967.
- Other, all other property related legislation, including old order legislation and ordinances.
- Proclamation and policies applicable to Land Administration, Land Measurement Standards, and Land Information Systems.
- International Conventions on land policy and geographical information management.
- 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: Good interpersonal relations.
- Good communication (verbal and written).
- Problem solving and decision-making.
- Dispute and conflict management.
- Time management.
- Computer software.
- Project management.
- Planning.
- Team management.
- Budget forecasting.
- Resource planning and organising.
- Business.
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 archiving of all documents.
- Oversee the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system.
- Oversee the rendering of messenger services.
- Manage the rendering of first and second level examination services.
- Oversee the allocation of land parcel numbers.
- Ensure technical compliance of cadastral documents.
- Verify new cadastral documents in relation to parent property information.
- Oversee the examination and approval / rejection of all cadastral documents prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors.
- Provide professional advice to Professional Land Surveyors and government officials.
- Report on directorate progress monthly as required.
- Know and apply all relevant land administration legislation, policies and procedures.
- Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies and information to staff on weekly basis.
- Render and facilitate professional advice for land reform projects and state surveys.
- Receive requests for land reform assistance as and when required.
- Provide and oversee professional advisory services for land reform projects and state surveys.
- Perform research on land reform projects and state surveys.
- Plan the required land parcel boundary investigation when required.
- Generate reports for land reform support according to findings and policy.
- Submit reports on land reform findings upon finalisation.
- Consult with interested and affected parties to land reform projects and state surveys.
- Ensure that the beacons relating to a state survey have been pointed out and accepted by the relevant officials including the beneficiaries where applicable prior to the approval of the cadastral documents.
- Oversee and render professional advice on the cadastral system and existing and proposed cadastral documentation.
- 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 the 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 SurveyorGeneral 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 hotline request 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 SurveyorGeneral on complex or unusual land parcel boundary or property legislation- related matters.
- Liaise with custodians of geo-spatial information that either support or depend upon Cadastral Spatial Information.
- Support the training and development of officials in the cadastral system environment.
- Oversee the undertaking of field surveys for verification of surveys, dispute resolution and inspections.
- Test a survey for correctness, accuracy or authenticity in accordance with legal provisions, if reason for doubt exists.
- Take necessary action in connection with a survey tested for correctness, accuracy or authenticity, when required.
- Prepare and submit a report in connection with an application to a court, if deemed desirable.
- Undertake field surveys to identify boundaries of state land properties to resolve boundary disputes.
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: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post189@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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Original Text
POST 27/47 : DEPUTY SURVEYOR-GENERAL REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/189 Directorate: Examination, State and Land Reform Survey 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 : Free State (Bloemfontein)
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 / 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: The Constitution of the Republic of South
Africa. Good governance and Batho Pele principles. Labour and Employment
Legislation. Public Service Regulations, 2016 (as amended). Public Finance
Management Act, 1999. Transformation of the Public Service. Employment
Equity Act, 1998. Deeds Registries Act, 1937. Land Survey Act, 1997.
Sectional Titles Act, 1986. South African Geomatics Professions Act, 2013.
South African Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, 2003. Spatial Planning and Land
Use Management Act, 2013. Mining Titles Registration Act, 1967. Other, all other property related legislation, including old order legislation and
ordinances. Proclamation and policies applicable to Land Administration, Land
Measurement Standards, and Land Information Systems. International
Conventions on land policy and geographical information management.
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: Good interpersonal relations. Good communication
(verbal and written). Problem solving and decision-making. Dispute and conflict management. Time management. Computer software. Project management.
Planning. Team management. Budget forecasting. Resource planning and organising. Business.
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 archiving of all documents. Oversee
the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system. Oversee the rendering of messenger services. Manage the rendering of first and second
level examination services. Oversee the allocation of land parcel numbers.
Ensure technical compliance of cadastral documents. Verify new cadastral documents in relation to parent property information. Oversee the examination
and approval / rejection of all cadastral documents prepared and submitted by
Professional Land Surveyors. Provide professional advice to Professional
Land Surveyors and government officials. Report on directorate progress monthly as required. Know and apply all relevant land administration
legislation, policies and procedures. Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies and information to staff on weekly basis.
Render and facilitate professional advice for land reform projects and state surveys. Receive requests for land reform assistance as and when required.
Provide and oversee professional advisory services for land reform projects and state surveys. Perform research on land reform projects and state surveys.
Plan the required land parcel boundary investigation when required. Generate reports for land reform support according to findings and policy. Submit reports
on land reform findings upon finalisation. Consult with interested and affected parties to land reform projects and state surveys. Ensure that the beacons
relating to a state survey have been pointed out and accepted by the relevant officials including the beneficiaries where applicable prior to the approval of the
cadastral documents. Oversee and render professional advice on the cadastral system and existing and proposed cadastral documentation. 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 the 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 SurveyorGeneral 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 hotline request 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 SurveyorGeneral on complex or unusual land parcel boundary or property legislation-
related matters. Liaise with custodians of geo-spatial information that either support or depend upon Cadastral Spatial Information. Support the training and
development of officials in the cadastral system environment. Oversee the undertaking of field surveys for verification of surveys, dispute resolution and
inspections. Test a survey for correctness, accuracy or authenticity in accordance with legal provisions, if reason for doubt exists. Take necessary
action in connection with a survey tested for correctness, accuracy or authenticity, when required. Prepare and submit a report in connection with an
application to a court, if deemed desirable. Undertake field surveys to identify boundaries of state land properties to resolve boundary disputes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to
Post189@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 : Free State (Bloemfontein)
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 / 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: The Constitution of the Republic of South
Africa. Good governance and Batho Pele principles. Labour and Employment
Legislation. Public Service Regulations, 2016 (as amended). Public Finance
Management Act, 1999. Transformation of the Public Service. Employment
Equity Act, 1998. Deeds Registries Act, 1937. Land Survey Act, 1997.
Sectional Titles Act, 1986. South African Geomatics Professions Act, 2013.
South African Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, 2003. Spatial Planning and Land
Use Management Act, 2013. Mining Titles Registration Act, 1967. Other, all other property related legislation, including old order legislation and
ordinances. Proclamation and policies applicable to Land Administration, Land
Measurement Standards, and Land Information Systems. International
Conventions on land policy and geographical information management.
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: Good interpersonal relations. Good communication
(verbal and written). Problem solving and decision-making. Dispute and conflict management. Time management. Computer software. Project management.
Planning. Team management. Budget forecasting. Resource planning and organising. Business.
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 archiving of all documents. Oversee
the maintenance of the cadastral correspondence filing system. Oversee the rendering of messenger services. Manage the rendering of first and second
level examination services. Oversee the allocation of land parcel numbers.
Ensure technical compliance of cadastral documents. Verify new cadastral documents in relation to parent property information. Oversee the examination
and approval / rejection of all cadastral documents prepared and submitted by
Professional Land Surveyors. Provide professional advice to Professional
Land Surveyors and government officials. Report on directorate progress monthly as required. Know and apply all relevant land administration
legislation, policies and procedures. Communicate all relevant new management decisions, policies and information to staff on weekly basis.
Render and facilitate professional advice for land reform projects and state surveys. Receive requests for land reform assistance as and when required.
Provide and oversee professional advisory services for land reform projects and state surveys. Perform research on land reform projects and state surveys.
Plan the required land parcel boundary investigation when required. Generate reports for land reform support according to findings and policy. Submit reports
on land reform findings upon finalisation. Consult with interested and affected parties to land reform projects and state surveys. Ensure that the beacons
relating to a state survey have been pointed out and accepted by the relevant officials including the beneficiaries where applicable prior to the approval of the
cadastral documents. Oversee and render professional advice on the cadastral system and existing and proposed cadastral documentation. 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 the 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 SurveyorGeneral 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 hotline request 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 SurveyorGeneral on complex or unusual land parcel boundary or property legislation-
related matters. Liaise with custodians of geo-spatial information that either support or depend upon Cadastral Spatial Information. Support the training and
development of officials in the cadastral system environment. Oversee the undertaking of field surveys for verification of surveys, dispute resolution and
inspections. Test a survey for correctness, accuracy or authenticity in accordance with legal provisions, if reason for doubt exists. Take necessary
action in connection with a survey tested for correctness, accuracy or authenticity, when required. Prepare and submit a report in connection with an
application to a court, if deemed desirable. Undertake field surveys to identify boundaries of state land properties to resolve boundary disputes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to
Post189@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.