REGISTRAR OF DEEDS ( is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Kwazulu–Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package) The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for the Senior Management Services (SMS).
Centre
Kwazulu–Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a B Proc (NQF Level 7) / LLB (NQF Level 7) / B Uris (NQF Level 7) / Advance Diploma: Estate and Trust Administration or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) with Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Senior Management level / Deputy Registrar of Deeds in property conveyance.
- Job related knowledge: Registration of deeds, Interpretation of Statute.
- Examination of Deeds, Research and information analysis, Human Resources prescripts, Project management principles and tools, Court procedures, Supply chain management prescript and financial management.
- Job related skills: Computer skills.
- Communication skills.
- Organising skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Policy analyses and development.
- Good Judgement and assertive skills.
- Time management.
- Analytical skills.
- Financial management skills.
- Project management.
- Management of Resources.
- Negotiation.
- Influencing skills.
- Appropriate courses in Management Practices.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Manage registration of deeds in accordance with relevant legislation.
- Manage examination and register deeds in compliance with Deeds Registries Act of 1937 and Sectional Title Act of 1986 as well as common, statutory, and case law and recognized practices and procedures and Chief Registrar of Deeds directives.
- Ensure deeds are made available from lodgement for execution.
- Expedite examination of deeds for rural development, land reform and RDP housing in compliance with Deeds Registries Act of 1937 and Sectional Title Act of 1986 as well common, statutory and case law and recognized practices and procedures.
- Draft the Registrars circular and notice.
- Comment of Chief Registrars circulars.
- Comment on bills and draft directives regarding land registration and related matters.
- Manage the Deeds Trading Account, Human Resource and Supply Chain Management.
- Ensure that creditors are paid within prescribed timeframe.
- Manage collection of revenue.
- Manage the recruitment and selection.
- Manage the performance management system of the office.
- Draft and implement management action plan on audit findings.
- Manage Supply Chain Processes.
- Monitor usage of Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems.
- Manage labour relations matters.
- Manage registration, capturing, archiving and delivery of deeds.
- Update the land register.
- Archive deeds and documents.
- Deliver registered deeds and documents.
- Provide deeds related information and copies to clients.
- Provide deeds related information and copies to account holder clients.
- Approve reports to court and advise the high court, law society and other local institutions accordingly.
- Adjudicate on the registration cases where no precedence exist and advice clients where difficulties are experienced with the drafting and registration of deeds.
- Increase the office visibility through outreach programs.
Enquiries
Ms TP Masilela Tel: (082) 785 6228, Ms MSM Magoele Tel: (076) 240 7343
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Advert17@deeds.gov.za before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Indian and Coloured Females as well as Persons with Disabilities. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package) The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that
may be structured in accordance with the rules for the Senior Management
Services (SMS).
CENTRE : Kwazulu–Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a B Proc (NQF Level 7) / LLB (NQF Level 7) / B Uris (NQF Level
7) / Advance Diploma: Estate and Trust Administration or related equivalent
qualification (NQF Level 7) with Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and a
Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Senior Management level /
Deputy Registrar of Deeds in property conveyance. Job related knowledge:
Registration of deeds, Interpretation of Statute. Examination of Deeds,
Research and information analysis, Human Resources prescripts, Project management principles and tools, Court procedures, Supply chain
management prescript and financial management. Job related skills: Computer skills. Communication skills. Organising skills. Problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Policy analyses and development. Good Judgement and assertive skills. Time management.
Analytical skills. Financial management skills. Project management.
Management of Resources. Negotiation. Influencing skills. Appropriate courses in Management Practices. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Manage registration of deeds in accordance with relevant legislation. Manage examination and register deeds in compliance with Deeds Registries Act of
1937 and Sectional Title Act of 1986 as well as common, statutory, and case law and recognized practices and procedures and Chief Registrar of Deeds
directives. Ensure deeds are made available from lodgement for execution.
Expedite examination of deeds for rural development, land reform and RDP housing in compliance with Deeds Registries Act of 1937 and Sectional Title
Act of 1986 as well common, statutory and case law and recognized practices and procedures. Draft the Registrars circular and notice. Comment of Chief
Registrars circulars. Comment on bills and draft directives regarding land registration and related matters. Manage the Deeds Trading Account, Human
Resource and Supply Chain Management. Ensure that creditors are paid within prescribed timeframe. Manage collection of revenue. Manage the recruitment
and selection. Manage the performance management system of the office.
Draft and implement management action plan on audit findings. Manage
Supply Chain Processes. Monitor usage of Information Communication
Technology (ICT) systems. Manage labour relations matters. Manage registration, capturing, archiving and delivery of deeds. Update the land
register. Archive deeds and documents. Deliver registered deeds and documents. Provide deeds related information and copies to clients. Provide
deeds related information and copies to account holder clients. Approve reports to court and advise the high court, law society and other local
institutions accordingly. Adjudicate on the registration cases where no precedence exist and advice clients where difficulties are experienced with the
drafting and registration of deeds. Increase the office visibility through outreach programs.
ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Masilela Tel: (082) 785 6228, Ms MSM Magoele Tel: (076) 240 7343
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Office of the Chief
Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Advert17@deeds.gov.za before the closing date as no late
applications will be considered
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Indian and Coloured Females as well as Persons with Disabilities.
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.