DIRECTOR: SURVEYS SERVICES

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Surveys Services

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/207
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package)
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 7), specifically in Geomatics / Surveying 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 Professional Land Surveyor with the South African Geomatics Council. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in Land Surveying environment. Appropriate post registration experience in land surveying. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Geo-spatial Information Management. Geodesy and Geodetic surveying. Topographic surveying. Spatial Data Infrastructures. Cadastral Spatial Information knowledge. Geographical Information Systems. Knowledge of Land Information Systems, Land Administration Systems and Geographical Information Management. Knowledge of advances in technology useful to the Cadastral, Geodetic, Photogrammetric, Topographic and Cartographic Survey Systems. 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, 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 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. United Nations Global Geodetic Reference Frame Roadmap. Job related skills: Project management. Team management. Interpersonal relations. Budget forecasting. Computer literacy. Resource planning. Problem solving and decision-making. Time management. Business. Communication (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. The ability to work efficiently and effectively at all times.

Duties

Manage the undertaking of field surveys. Manage the undertaking of field surveys for geodetic surveys in accordance with the annual production plan. Manage the undertaking of filed surveys for photogrammetric and topographic surveys in accordance with the annual production plan. Manage the undertaking of field surveys for land cover and land use mapping in accordance with the annual production plan. Manage the acquisition of ancillary geo-spatial data. Engage with various data custodians and other stakeholders on the need for fundamental geo-spatial information. Manage the collection and processing of ancillary geo-spatial information for mapping purposes in accordance with the annual production plan. Manage the establishment and maintenance of spatial reference framework (National Control Survey System) of South Africa. Provide strategic leadership in national spatial reference frameworks. Manage the establishment and maintenance of reference stations in accordance with the annual production plan. Manage the horizontal control survey network at all times. Manage the vertical control survey network at all times. Manage the network of continuously operating GNSS reference stations (TrigNet). Provide professional and technical support and client services to all spheres of government including Rural Development and Land Reform programmes and other organs of state. Provide advisory services, as required. Provide professional and technical support and client services to all spheres of government including rural development and land reform programmes and other organs of state, as required, in accordance with the best practices for project management and user needs. Participate in geodetic surveying and geo-spatial information development projects in Africa. Participate in development projects in Africa as approved. Plan and execute projects in accordance with best practices 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 Post207@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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