DIRECTOR: OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape (East London) | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Operational Management
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
Eastern Cape (East London)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law / Agriculture / Economics / Social Sciences / Development Studies or related equivalent qualification (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.
- Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge and understanding and / or experience in land reform or rural development.
- Knowledge of budget processes.
- Basic knowledge of financial and administration systems.
- Knowledge and implementation of Public Finance Management Act, Division of Revenue Act and Budgeting.
- Expenditure reporting.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Strategic planning.
- Human resource management.
- Supply chain management.
- Public Service Act.
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
- Job related skills: Analytical.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Computer literacy.
- Report writing.
- Problem solving and Negotiation.
- Strategic capabilities and leadership.
- Project management.
- Networking and Team management.
- Budget forecasting.
- A valid driver's licence.
Duties
- Manage investigations and facilitate requests for restitution of land rights.
- Provide strategic leadership, overall management, and administration of claims.
- Lead, direct and oversee the quality of service delivery regarding the investigations of claims.
- Manage research and investigations of outstanding claims.
- Manage the undertaken project management for settlement of land claims.
- Overall management of the settlement of land claims.
- Oversee compliance with the standard operating procedures for the settlement cycle.
- Develop the strategic and general plans for the Commissioner and ensure that the strategic plans of the Commission are implemented, monitored and evaluated.
- Manage the implementation of restitution of land rights and facilitate the settlement of claims.
- Develop and manage the standardisation of operations and service.
- Manage settlement of claims in the project register and Kuyasa Project list through the approval of Section 42D memorandum.
- Finalisation of land claims.
- Support operational teams during the packaging of settlement / sale agreements by facilitating negotiations with private investors and claimants.
- Overall management of the finalisation processes by the operations staff and compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Manage the workplans and performance of operational staff.
- Manage negotiations, communications, and liaison with stakeholders.
- Enhance intergovernmental relations.
- Ensure correct and adequate representation of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner (RLCC) at various levels and forums.
- Management of statistical information.
- Monthly and quarterly update of the information on Kuyasa database.
- Engagement and consultation with information management unit.
- Ensure management and safe keeping of records.
- Provide legal support services.
- Policy advocacy and implementation.
- Monitoring and evaluation of departmental policies.
- Implementation and reviewal of restitution legislation and policies.
- Provide support to the legal unit and implementation of legislation.
Enquiries
Mr SR Rasalanavho Tel No: (012) 407 4453
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 Post66@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
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 : Eastern Cape (East London)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law / Agriculture /
Economics / Social Sciences / Development Studies or related equivalent qualification (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. Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge
and understanding and / or experience in land reform or rural development.
Knowledge of budget processes. Basic knowledge of financial and administration systems. Knowledge and implementation of Public Finance
Management Act, Division of Revenue Act and Budgeting. Expenditure reporting. Monitoring and evaluation. Strategic planning. Human resource
management. Supply chain management. Public Service Act. Preferential
Procurement Policy Framework Act. Job related skills: Analytical.
Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing.
Problem solving and Negotiation. Strategic capabilities and leadership. Project management. Networking and Team management. Budget forecasting. A valid
driver's licence.
DUTIES : Manage investigations and facilitate requests for restitution of land rights. Provide strategic leadership, overall management, and administration of
claims. Lead, direct and oversee the quality of service delivery regarding the investigations of claims. Manage research and investigations of outstanding
claims. Manage the undertaken project management for settlement of land claims. Overall management of the settlement of land claims. Oversee
compliance with the standard operating procedures for the settlement cycle.
Develop the strategic and general plans for the Commissioner and ensure that the strategic plans of the Commission are implemented, monitored and
evaluated. Manage the implementation of restitution of land rights and facilitate
the settlement of claims. Develop and manage the standardisation of operations and service. Manage settlement of claims in the project register and
Kuyasa Project list through the approval of Section 42D memorandum.
Finalisation of land claims. Support operational teams during the packaging of settlement / sale agreements by facilitating negotiations with private investors
and claimants. Overall management of the finalisation processes by the operations staff and compliance with standard operating procedures. Manage
the workplans and performance of operational staff. Manage negotiations, communications, and liaison with stakeholders. Enhance intergovernmental
relations. Ensure correct and adequate representation of the Regional Land
Claims Commissioner (RLCC) at various levels and forums. Management of statistical information. Monthly and quarterly update of the information on
Kuyasa database. Engagement and consultation with information management unit. Ensure management and safe keeping of records. Provide
legal support services. Policy advocacy and implementation. Monitoring and evaluation of departmental policies. Implementation and reviewal of restitution
legislation and policies. Provide support to the legal unit and implementation of legislation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr SR Rasalanavho Tel No: (012) 407 4453
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 Post66@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 20 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.