Auxiliary Service Officer Vacancy at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Auxiliary Service Officer Vacancy at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is inviting qualified applicants to apply for an Auxiliary Service Officer vacancy based in Polokwane, Limpopo.
This is an excellent entry-level government job opportunity for applicants with a Grade 12 certificate. No previous work experience is required. The successful candidate will earn R237,453 per annum at Salary Level 05.
The closing date for applications is 17 August 2026.
Auxiliary Service Officer Vacancy Overview
Department: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Position: Auxiliary Service Officer
Directorate: Cadastral Information, Maintenance and Supply Services
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/198
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Salary Level: Level 05
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
- No previous work experience is required.
- Computer literacy.
- Basic understanding of maps and cadastral documents.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Knowledge of computer software.
- Above-average attention to detail.
This vacancy may be suitable for matriculants interested in document administration, data capturing, filing, scanning and government records management.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing, maintaining, scanning, capturing and archiving cadastral documents.
Process Cadastral Documents
- Receive and register diagrams, general plans, sectional titles and survey records.
- Reproduce cadastral documents for registration copies.
- Assist with the administration of cadastral records and documents.
Maintain Document Vaults
- Prepare dummy trips and mark-out boards for document vaults.
- Replace worn-out hanging strips.
- Assist with repairing damaged documents.
- Ensure that extracted documents are properly recorded and tracked.
Provide Cadastral Information
- Retrieve and deliver documents requested by staff working at public counters.
- Provide cadastral information to internal and external clients.
- Assist clients who require access to cadastral records and information.
Capture Cadastral Data
- Capture alpha-numeric information from cadastral documents into the departmental database.
- Correct captured errors or omissions when requested.
- Ensure that all captured information is accurate and complete.
Scan Cadastral Documents
- Scan newly approved cadastral documents.
- Attend to requests for rescans and missing images.
- Assist with projects requested by the Client Service Centre and other divisions.
Archive Cadastral Records
- Prepare and file documents in their correct document vaults.
- Conduct random checks on filing systems and document conditions.
- Archive newly approved cadastral documents.
- Refile old documents in their correct locations.
- Insert mark-out boards and dummy trips where documents have been removed.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A completed and signed Z83 application form.
- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Email applications must be submitted as a PDF document.
- The total PDF file size must not exceed 10MB.
Applications can be submitted by email or hand delivery.
Email Applications
Send your application to:
Use the following reference number in the email subject line:
3/1/1/1/2026/198
Hand-Delivered Applications
Applications may be delivered during office hours to:
61 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0700
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date. The Department will not accept responsibility for email server delays or technical problems. Late applications will not be considered.
Employment Equity
The Department’s employment equity targets for this vacancy include:
- Coloured, Indian and White males.
- Coloured, Indian and White females.
- Persons with disabilities.
Preference may be given to applicants who support the Department’s employment equity objectives.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the vacancy, contact:
Ms M Nkuna
Telephone: 015 495 1905
Closing Date
Applications close on:
17 August 2026
Late applications may not be considered.
Application Tips
Before submitting your application:
- Complete and sign the Z83 form.
- Include the correct reference number.
- Ensure that your CV contains updated contact details.
- Combine all documents into one clear PDF file.
- Keep the attachment below 10MB.
- Submit early to avoid email or technical delays.
- Keep a copy of your application for your records.
This Auxiliary Service Officer vacancy offers an opportunity for applicants with Grade 12 to gain valuable experience in cadastral document administration, scanning, filing, archiving and data capturing within the public service.
