CHIEF LAND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST (TRAINING) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Property Management and Policy Development
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning / Geography / Real Estate / Surveying / Law (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in land related research work, land use investigations / surveys or land administration.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related Knowledge: Sound knowledge of geography and computers.
- Sound knowledge of land administration.
- Understanding of state land categories and land reform programmes.
- Understand research methods.
- Job related skills: Ability to read and interpret maps, aerial photographs, Survey General diagrams, tittle deeds and proclamations.
- Ability to understand land in a spatial context.
- Good project management.
- Good Interpersonal relations.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written).
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct research.
- Ability to draft policies and related procedures.
- Ability to produce training manuals and provide capacity building and training.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Duties
- Conduct research and develop policies and procedures in property management.
- Research and draft policies and Standard Operating Procedure.
- (SOPs).
- Ensure stakeholder consultation.
- Prepare final document for approval.
- Review, update and monitor policies and procedures.
- Provide training and capacity building to internal and external clients.
- Compile and update training manual.
- Manage training program.
- Provide advisory services on property management policies and procedures.
- Review, update and monitor policies and procedures.
- Monitor legislation changes that impact on policies and procedures.
- Monitor audit findings that impact policies and procedures.
- Review policies and procedures as and when need arises.
- Ensure effective consultation with stakeholders.
- Arrange property management meetings to discuss matters of common interest.
- Attend to matters that have impact on policies and procedures.
Enquiries
Mr R. Magana Tel No: (012) 312 8213
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 Post88@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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White 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
Directorate: Property Management and Policy Development
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning / Geography
/ Real Estate / Surveying / Law (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in land related research work,
land use investigations / surveys or land administration. A valid driver’s licence.
Job related Knowledge: Sound knowledge of geography and computers.
Sound knowledge of land administration. Understanding of state land categories and land reform programmes. Understand research methods. Job
related skills: Ability to read and interpret maps, aerial photographs, Survey
General diagrams, tittle deeds and proclamations. Ability to understand land in a spatial context. Good project management. Good Interpersonal relations.
Excellent communication (verbal and written). Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to conduct research. Ability to draft policies and related procedures.
Ability to produce training manuals and provide capacity building and training.
Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
DUTIES : Conduct research and develop policies and procedures in property management. Research and draft policies and Standard Operating Procedure.
(SOPs). Ensure stakeholder consultation. Prepare final document for approval.
Review, update and monitor policies and procedures. Provide training and capacity building to internal and external clients. Compile and update training
manual. Manage training program. Provide advisory services on property management policies and procedures. Review, update and monitor policies
and procedures. Monitor legislation changes that impact on policies and
procedures. Monitor audit findings that impact policies and procedures. Review policies and procedures as and when need arises. Ensure effective
consultation with stakeholders. Arrange property management meetings to discuss matters of common interest. Attend to matters that have impact on
policies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R. Magana Tel No: (012) 312 8213
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 Post88@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.