Principal Geomatics Officer

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Principal Geomatics Officer (Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/273) within the Directorate of Imagery And Topographic Data at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The position is based in Western Cape (Mowbray) and offers a salary of R413 001 per annum (Level 08). **What you will do** * 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 geo-spatial 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). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum requirements:** * In possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. * 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. **Who should apply** Candidates must possess a Grade 12 Certificate, a National Certificate in Geomatics or Survey Officer Certificate (NQF Level 5), and a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience in geomatics or geospatial information science. The department is targeting Indian and White Males, African and Indian Females, and Persons with Disabilities for Employment Equity purposes. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-273 Source: govpage

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