CHIEF LAND INFORMATION ANALYST (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 Systems and Data Management
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 National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning / Geography / Property Estate / Property Management / Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification, excluding Environmental GIS.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in property data management.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job-related Knowledge: The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
- Government decision-making processes.
- Internal performance evaluation and reporting.
- Good governance and Batho Pele Principles.
- State Land Disposals Act, 1961.
- Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act, 1991.
- Provision of Land and Assistance Act, 1993.
- Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994.
- Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 1996.
- Knowledge in property administration.
- Knowledge in the compilation of training manuals and presentations and in leading/presenting training sessions.
- Knowledge in systems development.
- Knowledge in providing support to users.
- Good data and information management i.e. capturing, preserving and maintenance of data.
- Knowledge in land administration related legislation and policies.
- Extensive computer literacy in Microsoft Office and other relevant software namely MS Access and SQL.
- Sound knowledge of land information (deeds data, title deeds, subdivisions, vesting, disposals, surveyor general diagrams, etc.).
- Job-related skills: Ability to interpret maps, aerial photographs, surveyor general diagrams, title deeds and proclamations.
- Ability to understand and see land in a spatial context.
- High creativity.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to train.
- Ability to research.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Information systems development.
- Computer literacy.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Organisational and planning.
- Project management skills.
- Conflict management.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Duties
- Facilitate and present capacity training on property management systems.
- Develop training plan and schedule for Land Administration Web (LAW).
- Review and update training manuals.
- Compile training manuals and training presentations.
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for training.
- Facilitate and present capacity building sessions.
- Provide technical support to users on LAW and other property management systems.
- Develop refine and maintain existing property management systems.
- Render technical user support for system and application modification on LAW.
- Render technical assistance in joint system and application development sessions.
- Render technical support for system development and normalising data structures.
- LAW system administration and parameter maintenance.
- Maintain the state land database on Land Administration web.
- Verify property data for accuracy and completeness.
- Update property data continuously based on vesting certificates, disposals and custodian immovable asset registers.
- Update property description and related information in the state land database continuously based on surveyor general diagram and title deed information.
- Management of Request for Change (RFC) and Request for Adding (RFA) on LAW.
- Maintain DLRRD Immovable Asset Register.
- Verify immovable asset data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Update immovable asset data continuously based on vesting certificates and disposals.
- Verify updating of property description and related information in the IAR based on SG diagram and title deed information.
- Provide immovable asset data and information to users and stakeholders.
- Liaise with local municipality to obtain the latest municipal valuation roles.
- Capture and /or verify initial costs of the properties on LAW based on municipal valuation roles.
Enquiries
Mr A Erasmus Tel No: (012) 312 8252
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 Post82@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 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: Property Systems and Data Management
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 National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning / Geography
/ Property Estate / Property Management / Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification, excluding
Environmental GIS. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in property data management. A valid driver’s licence. Job-related Knowledge: The Constitution
of the Republic of South Africa. Government decision-making processes.
Internal performance evaluation and reporting. Good governance and Batho
Pele Principles. State Land Disposals Act, 1961. Upgrading of Land Tenure
Rights Act, 1991. Provision of Land and Assistance Act, 1993. Restitution of
Land Rights Act, 1994. Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 1996. Knowledge in property administration. Knowledge in the compilation of training manuals
and presentations and in leading/presenting training sessions. Knowledge in systems development. Knowledge in providing support to users. Good data
and information management i.e. capturing, preserving and maintenance of data. Knowledge in land administration related legislation and policies.
Extensive computer literacy in Microsoft Office and other relevant software namely MS Access and SQL. Sound knowledge of land information (deeds
data, title deeds, subdivisions, vesting, disposals, surveyor general diagrams, etc.). Job-related skills: Ability to interpret maps, aerial photographs, surveyor
general diagrams, title deeds and proclamations. Ability to understand and see land in a spatial context. High creativity. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability
to train. Ability to research. Accuracy and attention to detail. Information systems development. Computer literacy. Interpersonal relations.
Communication (verbal and written). Organisational and planning. Project management skills. Conflict management. Ability to work in a team as well as
independently.
DUTIES : Facilitate and present capacity training on property management systems. Develop training plan and schedule for Land Administration Web (LAW).
Review and update training manuals. Compile training manuals and training presentations. Coordinate logistical arrangements for training. Facilitate and
present capacity building sessions. Provide technical support to users on LAW and other property management systems. Develop refine and maintain existing
property management systems. Render technical user support for system and application modification on LAW. Render technical assistance in joint system
and application development sessions. Render technical support for system development and normalising data structures. LAW system administration and
parameter maintenance. Maintain the state land database on Land
Administration web. Verify property data for accuracy and completeness.
Update property data continuously based on vesting certificates, disposals and custodian immovable asset registers. Update property description and related
information in the state land database continuously based on surveyor general diagram and title deed information. Management of Request for Change (RFC)
and Request for Adding (RFA) on LAW. Maintain DLRRD Immovable Asset
Register. Verify immovable asset data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
Update immovable asset data continuously based on vesting certificates and disposals. Verify updating of property description and related information in the
IAR based on SG diagram and title deed information. Provide immovable asset data and information to users and stakeholders. Liaise with local municipality
to obtain the latest municipal valuation roles. Capture and /or verify initial costs of the properties on LAW based on municipal valuation roles.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Erasmus Tel No: (012) 312 8252
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 Post82@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: 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 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.