ASSISTANT LAW LECTURER: DEEDS TRAINING is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Deeds Training
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience at junior management level in Deeds environment.
- Knowledge: Extensive and proven ability in knowing, interpreting, and applying various legislation and acts pertaining to registration of Deeds, including (but not limited to): Deeds Registry Act, Sectoral titles Act, Ordinance, Proclamations, Case Law, and Common Law.
- Ability to address a professional audience comfortably.
- Presentation skills.
- Time management skills.
- Computer Soft skills.
- Research.
- Improvisation skills.
- Organizing and problem-solving.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Report writing skills.
Duties
- Determine training needs for deeds: Analyse current and future deeds training needs from performance development plan.
- Compile annual training programme and submit for approval.
- Develop curriculum for stakeholders' training and submit for approval.
- Facilitate quality assurance reports and provide reports.
- Facilitate and coordinate deeds training: Present deeds course/training to officials and stakeholders.
- Compile and submit course / training report on all deeds training presented for approval.
- Facilitate the outcome of the training conducted in terms of Quality Management System and provide report.
- Manage training administration: Submit inputs and items for deeds training Advisory Committee meetings.
- Verify deeds training statistics.
- Coordinate or provide inputs on training manuals, Quality Management System etc.
- Provide inputs on the updating of acts, procedure manuals, and circulars.
- Manage library services: Identify books, publication, training aids that must be procured for library.
- Manage audit updates of library materials and examiner’s acts.
- Oversee update of accession register (database).
- Manage access to library and loan register.
- Manage stocktaking.
Enquiries
Ms P Matsemela Tel No: (012) 338 7123 and Mr A Strydom Tel No: (012) 338
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal
- https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) 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 completion 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. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026 has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Notes
EE targets: African, Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African, 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: Deeds Training
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration
Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience at junior management level in Deeds environment. Knowledge: Extensive and proven ability in knowing, interpreting,
and applying various legislation and acts pertaining to registration of Deeds, including (but not limited to): Deeds Registry Act, Sectoral titles Act, Ordinance,
Proclamations, Case Law, and Common Law. Ability to address a professional audience comfortably. Presentation skills. Time management skills. Computer
Soft skills. Research. Improvisation skills. Organizing and problem-solving.
Verbal and written communication skills. Report writing skills.
DUTIES : Determine training needs for deeds: Analyse current and future deeds training needs from performance development plan. Compile annual training
programme and submit for approval. Develop curriculum for stakeholders' training and submit for approval. Facilitate quality assurance reports and
provide reports. Facilitate and coordinate deeds training: Present deeds course/training to officials and stakeholders. Compile and submit course /
training report on all deeds training presented for approval. Facilitate the outcome of the training conducted in terms of Quality Management System and
provide report. Manage training administration: Submit inputs and items for deeds training Advisory Committee meetings. Verify deeds training statistics.
Coordinate or provide inputs on training manuals, Quality Management System etc. Provide inputs on the updating of acts, procedure manuals, and circulars.
Manage library services: Identify books, publication, training aids that must be procured for library. Manage audit updates of library materials and examiner’s
acts. Oversee update of accession register (database). Manage access to library and loan register. Manage stocktaking.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Matsemela Tel No: (012) 338 7123 and Mr A Strydom Tel No: (012) 338
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria,
0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each
post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
NOTE : EE targets: African, Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.