Cadastral Officer

About this post

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is looking for a Cadastral Officer in Pietermaritzburg. It is a permanent post on salary level 6, paying R280 278 per annum.

Section: Directorate: Examination Services

Where you will work: KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)

Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Certificate in Geomatics or Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5).
• Completion of the training prescribed in order to fulfil the required qualification.
• Job related knowledge: Computer literacy.
• Understanding spatial data.
• Knowledge of the functions of Surveyors’-General Offices.
• Job related skills: Good interpersonal relations.
• Good communication (verbal and written).
• Computer software.
• Good organising ability.

What you’ll do

• Capture, maintain and update alpha numeric data of all cadastral documents: Capture alpha and numeric information from newly submitted Cadastral documents and undertake mathematical consistency checks and data verification for proposed new land parcels.
• Update Cadastral survey databases through the addition or amendment of every approved document to maintain an electronic alpha-numeric repository.
• Capture and verify Historical Cadastral documents.
• Maintenance of Cadastral Documents in accordance with legislated processes: Perform Withdrawal or cancelation of cadastral documents.
• Deduct, cancel and endorse cadastral documents with registered land parcels, leases or servitudes.
• Amend approved and registered cadastral documents.
• Insert all newly approved cadastral documents into the archive.
• Extract and issue out cadastral records.
• Refile returned cadastral records.
• Repair and keep cadastral records in good usable condition.
• Conduct technical examination of cadastral documents.
• Check designations of newly submitted lodgements: Update the noting sheets through the addition of every approved cadastral land parcel.
• Perform technical examination of diagrams and general plans.
• Perform technical examination of survey records.
• Perform technical examination of sectional title plans.
• Supply cadastral information to internal and external clients: Issue Survey data to Land Surveyors when required.
• Disseminate cadastral information to the public as required, in hard copy or digital formats.
• … and 7 more points in the official advert.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/289 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.