DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY MOBILISATION, INSTITUTION BUILDING AND POVERTY REDUCTION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Chief Directorate
Technology Research and Development
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS).
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science / Economics / Information Management and Technology / Statistics / Business Management (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in economic or technology research.
- Jobrelated knowledge: Research methodologies.
- Development Facilitation Act.
- Technology transfer issues.
- Social development issues.
- Economic development.
- Institutional development.
- Rural development issues.
- The Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP).
- The Integrated Rural Development Sector Strategy (IRDSS).
- Job related skills: Computer skills.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Presentation.
- Facilitation.
- Negotiation.
- People management.
- Financial management.
- Report writing.
- Analytical.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Facilitate consultation with community stakeholders on initiatives and programmes required in rural areas.
- Enlist the participation of public representatives in rural anti-poverty activities.
- Define a referral dissemination process for services departments.
- Facilitate monthly National Task Team on anti-poverty activities.
- Provide recommendations on initiatives and programmes required to contribute towards inclusive economy.
- Provide recommendations on appropriate technologies, skills development, industrial development and infrastructure development programmes required to contribute towards inclusive economy.
- Manage the liaison, coordination and control of initiatives and implementation programmes.
- Provide household poverty and rural development profiling and produce management information and reports.
- Provide household poverty and rural development profiling and produce management information and reports.
- Facilitate community development initiatives for improving the social-economic status of underprivileged rural communities.
- Manage and lead community engagement programmes and projects to support rural development anti-poverty initiatives.
- Facilitate the stakeholder engagements between government, community organisations, research institutions, development institutions and private sector.
- Manage the liaison and coordination of stakeholder engagements.
- Manage the household poverty database and information pertaining to rural districts and provinces.
- Manage the information management system and its further development or maintenance.
Enquiries
Ms N. Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post52@dlrrd.gov.za
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. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, 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, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POVERTY REDUCTION REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/52
Chief Directorate: Technology Research and Development
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science / Economics /
Information Management and Technology / Statistics / Business Management
(NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS)
submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in economic or technology research. Jobrelated knowledge: Research methodologies. Development Facilitation Act.
Technology transfer issues. Social development issues. Economic development. Institutional development. Rural development issues. The
Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP). The Integrated Rural
Development Sector Strategy (IRDSS). Job related skills: Computer skills.
Communication (verbal and written). Presentation. Facilitation. Negotiation.
People management. Financial management. Report writing. Analytical.
Monitoring and evaluation. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Facilitate consultation with community stakeholders on initiatives and programmes required in rural areas. Enlist the participation of public
representatives in rural anti-poverty activities. Define a referral dissemination process for services departments. Facilitate monthly National Task Team on
anti-poverty activities. Provide recommendations on initiatives and programmes required to contribute towards inclusive economy. Provide
recommendations on appropriate technologies, skills development, industrial development and infrastructure development programmes required to
contribute towards inclusive economy. Manage the liaison, coordination and control of initiatives and implementation programmes. Provide household
poverty and rural development profiling and produce management information and reports. Provide household poverty and rural development profiling and
produce management information and reports. Facilitate community development initiatives for improving the social-economic status of
underprivileged rural communities. Manage and lead community engagement programmes and projects to support rural development anti-poverty initiatives.
Facilitate the stakeholder engagements between government, community organisations, research institutions, development institutions and private
sector. Manage the liaison and coordination of stakeholder engagements.
Manage the household poverty database and information pertaining to rural districts and provinces. Manage the information management system and its
further development or maintenance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post52@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.