Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/62 · Ref 3/1/1/1/2026/227
PRINCIPAL GEOMATICS OFFICER
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- CentreWestern Cape (Mowbray)
- LevelLevel 08
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 33/62
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/227
- Department
- Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- Directorate
- Mapping Services
- Centre
- Western Cape (Mowbray)
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Closing date
- 28 September 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 (Mowbray).
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a 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 geomatics, geospatial information science.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of surveying, photogrammetry, cartography, geo-spatial information science.
- Good Geographical Information Science (GIS) knowledge regarding data capture, structuring and manipulation.
- Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation for topographic mapping.
- Knowledge including feature identification and data representation.
- Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems software.
- Performance management and monitoring.
- Theory, principles and practices of standards.
- Job related skills: Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making.
- Team leadership and creativity.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict management and negotiation.
Duties
- Capture different geospatial data into the Integrated Topographic System.
- Interpret imagery and map the topographical features.
- Ensure topological rules are applied in accordance with the topographic standard.
- Document the processes for application of topographical rules.
- Ensure all topographical features metadata is captured.
- Map the land cover classes in accordance with the defined standard.
- Perform geospatial data analysis according to the requirements.
- Quality check the accuracy of mapped land cover classes in accordance with requirements.
- Ensure compliance to the standards in maintaining geospatial in the database.
- Monitor availability of archives tapes.
- Contribute / participate in the development of procedure and standard documents.
- Provide reports on the monitoring of the Tape Library equipment’s and software.
- Ensure random checks on readability of archive tapes.
- Extract and provide geospatial data from the database.
- Process the aerial imagery spatial flight plan data (photo, flight lines and boundary) in the database and provide a report.
- Provide report on all completed and published vector data to Integrated Topographic Information System (ITIS) for aerial Imagery.
- Store all aerial imagery ground position system data files in the database according to the defined structure.
- Acquire, process and produce geospatial information for all mapping purposes.
- Source, edit and manipulate geospatial data for creating maps.
- Prepare, validate and import geospatial data for map spatial environment.
- Validate the processed geographic names and ancillary data.
- Ensure application of defined cartographic generalisation principles to enhance geospatial data during map production.
- Ensure compliance to standards and specifications at all times.
- Undertake photogrammetric absolute orientation of aerial imagery in accordance with standards and specifications.
- Perform quality check and verify accuracy of processed data as required.
- Archive the final maps and geospatial data in accordance with the standard.
- Disseminate, promote and quality assure geo-spatial information and services to clients.
- Provide and ensure the correctness of geo-spatial information to clients in accordance with service delivery standards.
- Create awareness to internal and external clients.
- Report on quality related issues and participate in processes to ensure quality.
- Assist with the revision of datasets of products and services for established vendors with district municipalities.
- Assist with stock management and stock reconciliations.
- Maintain copyright of geospatial information.
- Ensure correctness of invoices and quotations.
- Perform administrative and related functions.
- Provide advice to clients on use of products and services, including the Geoportal.
- Acquire, validate and process ancillary data for topographic mapping purposes.
- Verify and ensure all geospatial data and materials for field annotation are accurate for each map.
- Use the different ancillary geospatial data and verify all the changes detected on previous edition map are recorded.
- Prepare a report with all the queries classified from digital field annotation for each map.
- Source ancillary data and authenticate the geographic names and their geographic position in a map.
- Ensure all captured and processed ancillary data meets the requirements and available in the database (Integrated Topographic Data).
Enquiries
Ms T Rambau Tel No: (021) 658 4300
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 Post227@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.
- All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 the high volume of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males and African and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities.
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POST 33/62 : PRINCIPAL GEOMATICS OFFICER REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/227 Directorate: Mapping Services
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a 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
geomatics, geospatial information science. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of surveying, photogrammetry, cartography, geo-spatial information science.
Good Geographical Information Science (GIS) knowledge regarding data capture, structuring and manipulation. Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation
for topographic mapping. Knowledge including feature identification and data representation. Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems software.
Performance management and monitoring. Theory, principles and practices of standards. Job related skills: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making.
Team leadership and creativity. Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Conflict management and negotiation.
DUTIES : Capture different geospatial data into the Integrated Topographic System. Interpret imagery and map the topographical features. Ensure topological rules
are applied in accordance with the topographic standard. Document the processes for application of topographical rules. Ensure all topographical
features metadata is captured. Map the land cover classes in accordance with the defined standard. Perform geospatial data analysis according to the
requirements. Quality check the accuracy of mapped land cover classes in accordance with requirements. Ensure compliance to the standards in
maintaining geospatial in the database. Monitor availability of archives tapes.
Contribute / participate in the development of procedure and standard documents. Provide reports on the monitoring of the Tape Library equipment’s
and software. Ensure random checks on readability of archive tapes. Extract and provide geospatial data from the database. Process the aerial imagery
spatial flight plan data (photo, flight lines and boundary) in the database and provide a report. Provide report on all completed and published vector data to
Integrated Topographic Information System (ITIS) for aerial Imagery. Store all aerial imagery ground position system data files in the database according to
the defined structure. Acquire, process and produce geospatial information for all mapping purposes. Source, edit and manipulate geospatial data for creating
maps. Prepare, validate and import geospatial data for map spatial environment. Validate the processed geographic names and ancillary data.
Ensure application of defined cartographic generalisation principles to enhance geospatial data during map production. Ensure compliance to standards and
specifications at all times. Undertake photogrammetric absolute orientation of aerial imagery in accordance with standards and specifications. Perform quality
check and verify accuracy of processed data as required. Archive the final maps and geospatial data in accordance with the standard. Disseminate,
promote and quality assure geo-spatial information and services to clients.
Provide and ensure the correctness of geo-spatial information to clients in accordance with service delivery standards. Create awareness to internal and
external clients. Report on quality related issues and participate in processes to ensure quality. Assist with the revision of datasets of products and services
for established vendors with district municipalities. Assist with stock management and stock reconciliations. Maintain copyright of geospatial
information. Ensure correctness of invoices and quotations. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide advice to clients on use of
products and services, including the Geoportal. Acquire, validate and process ancillary data for topographic mapping purposes. Verify and ensure all geospatial data and materials for field annotation are accurate for each map. Use
the different ancillary geospatial data and verify all the changes detected on previous edition map are recorded. Prepare a report with all the queries
classified from digital field annotation for each map. Source ancillary data and authenticate the geographic names and their geographic position in a map.
Ensure all captured and processed ancillary data meets the requirements and available in the database (Integrated Topographic Data).
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Rambau Tel No: (021) 658 4300
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
Post227@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males and African and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a 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
geomatics, geospatial information science. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of surveying, photogrammetry, cartography, geo-spatial information science.
Good Geographical Information Science (GIS) knowledge regarding data capture, structuring and manipulation. Knowledge of aerial photo interpretation
for topographic mapping. Knowledge including feature identification and data representation. Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems software.
Performance management and monitoring. Theory, principles and practices of standards. Job related skills: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making.
Team leadership and creativity. Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Conflict management and negotiation.
DUTIES : Capture different geospatial data into the Integrated Topographic System. Interpret imagery and map the topographical features. Ensure topological rules
are applied in accordance with the topographic standard. Document the processes for application of topographical rules. Ensure all topographical
features metadata is captured. Map the land cover classes in accordance with the defined standard. Perform geospatial data analysis according to the
requirements. Quality check the accuracy of mapped land cover classes in accordance with requirements. Ensure compliance to the standards in
maintaining geospatial in the database. Monitor availability of archives tapes.
Contribute / participate in the development of procedure and standard documents. Provide reports on the monitoring of the Tape Library equipment’s
and software. Ensure random checks on readability of archive tapes. Extract and provide geospatial data from the database. Process the aerial imagery
spatial flight plan data (photo, flight lines and boundary) in the database and provide a report. Provide report on all completed and published vector data to
Integrated Topographic Information System (ITIS) for aerial Imagery. Store all aerial imagery ground position system data files in the database according to
the defined structure. Acquire, process and produce geospatial information for all mapping purposes. Source, edit and manipulate geospatial data for creating
maps. Prepare, validate and import geospatial data for map spatial environment. Validate the processed geographic names and ancillary data.
Ensure application of defined cartographic generalisation principles to enhance geospatial data during map production. Ensure compliance to standards and
specifications at all times. Undertake photogrammetric absolute orientation of aerial imagery in accordance with standards and specifications. Perform quality
check and verify accuracy of processed data as required. Archive the final maps and geospatial data in accordance with the standard. Disseminate,
promote and quality assure geo-spatial information and services to clients.
Provide and ensure the correctness of geo-spatial information to clients in accordance with service delivery standards. Create awareness to internal and
external clients. Report on quality related issues and participate in processes to ensure quality. Assist with the revision of datasets of products and services
for established vendors with district municipalities. Assist with stock management and stock reconciliations. Maintain copyright of geospatial
information. Ensure correctness of invoices and quotations. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide advice to clients on use of
products and services, including the Geoportal. Acquire, validate and process ancillary data for topographic mapping purposes. Verify and ensure all geospatial data and materials for field annotation are accurate for each map. Use
the different ancillary geospatial data and verify all the changes detected on previous edition map are recorded. Prepare a report with all the queries
classified from digital field annotation for each map. Source ancillary data and authenticate the geographic names and their geographic position in a map.
Ensure all captured and processed ancillary data meets the requirements and available in the database (Integrated Topographic Data).
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Rambau Tel No: (021) 658 4300
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
Post227@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males and African and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities.