DIRECTOR: GEO-SPATIAL INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Geo-Spatial Information and Professional Support

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/206
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 (Mowbray)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Geomatics / Surveying / Geographical Information Science / Geo-informatics or related equivalent qualifications recognised by the South African Geomatics Council and a Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Registered as a Geomatics Professional with the South African Geomatics Council. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the geomatics environment. Appropriate post registration experience in surveying and / or geo-spatial information management. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Geospatial Information Management. Land Surveying knowledge. Knowledge of research methodology. Technical System knowledge. Spatial Data Infrastructure. Geographic Information Systems. Geospatial Information knowledge. 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. Spatial Data Infrastructure Act 54 of 2003. Land Survey Act, Act 8 of 1997. Geomatics Profession Act, Act 19 of 2013. Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, Act 16 of 2013. Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013. Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000. Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999. Public Service Act Proclamation No. 103 of 1994 (as amended). Copyright Act, Act 98 of 1978. National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act, Act 43 of 1996. Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Act 25 of 2002. National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act, Act 43 of 1996. Civil Aviation Act, Act 13 of 2009 (read together with the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011, including Part 101 relating to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems). United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF) of 2018. Job related skills: Project management. Team management. Interpersonal relations. Budget forecasting. Computer literacy. Resource planning. Problem solving and decision-making. Time management. Business. Communication (both verbal and written). Customer focus and responsiveness. Innovation and creativity. Planning and organising. Collaboration partnership. Negotiation. Conflict management. Data and information management. Facilitation. Analytical thinking. Contract management.

Duties

Manage the provision of geo-spatial information products and services. Supply geo-spatial products and services. Maintain information on products and ensure availability. Manage established outlets for products and services to make information more accessible, including Service Level Agreements with District Municipalities. Provide aerial photographic reproduction services. Provide reproduction services. Print maps. Produce aerial photo mosaics. Manage the provision or provide professional advisory services and undertake relevant research and development. Oversee Professional Land Surveyors in the performance of their duties. Provide professional advisory and support services. Undertake relevant research and development. Plan and supervise special projects. Support implementation of new systems and equipment. Provide survey support to land reform programmes of the Department. Provide training for SAGC registration in Professional and Technologist category (non-employees). Manage the provision of technical training. Assist with the geomatics officer certificate training. Provide experiential training for diploma students. Provide a specialised library and museum service. Develop and present technical training courses. Undertake development projects. Plan and execute projects in accordance with best practice for project management as required.

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 Post206@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms M Kekana Tel No: (012) 312 8344

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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