CHIEF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Examination Services

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/305
Salary: R1 143 468 per annum, (The salary will be determined in accordance with the OSD)
Centre: Western Cape (Cape Town)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Survey / Geomatics. Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor on appointment. Compulsory registration with SAGC as a Professional Surveyor to perform cadastral Surveys. Minimum of 6 years post-qualification survey experience required. Job related knowledge: Programme and project management, Survey, legal and operational compliance, Survey operational communication, Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating, Survey design and analysis, Research and development, Computer-aided survey applications, Creating high-performance culture, Technical consulting, Survey and professional judgment. Job related skills: Strategic capability and leadership, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team leadership, Creativity, Communication (verbal and written), People management, Planning and Organising, Conflict management, Negotiation and Change management. A valid drivers licence.

Duties

Design, plan, and perform surveys to solve practical survey problems (challenges), improve efficiency and enhance safety. Manage projects on the application of new and existing survey technologies. Manage and plan surveys of a varied and complex nature. Develop cost-effective solutions and approve surveys according to prescribed requirements / standards. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Provide expert advisory and support services. Maintain survey operational effectiveness. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set survey maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect survey services. Governance. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation on survey-related matters to minimise possible survey risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment. Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Financial management. Ensure the availability of and management of funds to meet the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) objectives within the survey environment / services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. People management. Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of the survey services according to the organisational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Where to send 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 Post305@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr E Daware Tel No: (021) 464 7806

Note

EE Targets: African, Coloured and Indian Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.