CHIEF LAND INFORMATION ANALYST 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 Research and Support
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 Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning / Surveying / Real Estate / Property Management / Law / Land Administration / Public Administration or related equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in land related research work, surveys or land administration.
- A valid driver’s licence Job related knowledge: Constitution.
- 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 Right Act, 1994.
- Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 1996.
- Understanding of the principles of types of land.
- Understanding of the land reform principles and related processes.
- Understanding of research methodology.
- Sound knowledge of geography.
- Job related skills: Ability to interpret maps, aerial photographs, Survey General diagrams, title deeds and proclamations.
- Ability to understand and see land in a spatial context.
- High creativity.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Computer literacy.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Organisational.
- Project management.
- Conflict management.
- Financial management.
- Abilit to work in a team as well as independently.
Duties
- Process vesting applications in the Land Administration Web (LAW) system.
- Process vesting applications to the Deputy Director.
- Obtain Provincial State Land Vesting and Disposal Committee (PSLVDC) resolution tables and minutes from the Provincial Offices.
- Prepare, on receipt of the signed Item 28 (1) certificates, an acknowledgement of receipt to the Deputy Director for the handling over at the PSLVDC meeting.
- Prepare, on receipt of receipt of request for cancellation of signed Item 28 (1) certificates, a submission for cancellation to the Deputy Director for the Director’s signature.
- Request for copies of signed Item 28 (1) certificates researched and submitted to the Deputy Director for the Director's signature.
- Process disposal and long-term lease applications in the LAW system.
- Process submissions to the Deputy Director.
- Prepare, on receipt of Ministerial approval, a letter to the National Treasury to obtain approval for disposal at less than market value to the Deputy Director for the Director’s signature.
- Inform the Provincial Shared Service Centre (PSSC) by standard email about the disposal approval and include a copy of the signed memorandum.
- Prepare acknowledgement of receipt for the handing over of the original signed memorandum and relevant documentation to the Deputy Director to be forwarded to the relevant official to conclude the transaction.
- Scribe District Shared Service Centre (DSSC) meetings and prepare accurate and complete DSSC minutes to be circulated to DSSC members.
- Process land survey consent letters received from the PSSC to the Deputy Director.
- Process land survey consent letters to the Deputy Director.
- Inform client of signed consent letter.
- Prepare hand over acknowledgment of receipt of signed consent letter.
- Conduct land research and prepare responses on land status enquiries.
- Conduct land research.
- Prepare responses on land status enquiries to Deputy Director.
Enquiries
Ms T. Molotsi Tel No: (012) 312 9730
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 Post87@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: African, Coloured and Indian Males and 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 : 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 Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Town and Regional
Planning / Surveying / Real Estate / Property Management / Law / Land
Administration / Public Administration or related equivalent qualifications.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in land related research work, surveys or land administration. A valid driver’s licence Job related knowledge: Constitution.
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 Right Act, 1994. Land Reform
(Labour Tenants) Act, 1996. Understanding of the principles of types of land.
Understanding of the land reform principles and related processes.
Understanding of research methodology. Sound knowledge of geography. Job related skills: Ability to interpret maps, aerial photographs, Survey General
diagrams, title deeds and proclamations. Ability to understand and see land in a spatial context. High creativity. Accuracy and attention to detail. Computer
literacy. Interpersonal relations. Communication (verbal and written).
Organisational. Project management. Conflict management. Financial management. Abilit to work in a team as well as independently.
DUTIES : Process vesting applications in the Land Administration Web (LAW) system. Process vesting applications to the Deputy Director. Obtain Provincial State
Land Vesting and Disposal Committee (PSLVDC) resolution tables and minutes from the Provincial Offices. Prepare, on receipt of the signed Item 28
(1) certificates, an acknowledgement of receipt to the Deputy Director for the handling over at the PSLVDC meeting. Prepare, on receipt of receipt of request
for cancellation of signed Item 28 (1) certificates, a submission for cancellation to the Deputy Director for the Director’s signature. Request for copies of signed
Item 28 (1) certificates researched and submitted to the Deputy Director for the
Director's signature. Process disposal and long-term lease applications in the
LAW system. Process submissions to the Deputy Director. Prepare, on receipt of Ministerial approval, a letter to the National Treasury to obtain approval for
disposal at less than market value to the Deputy Director for the Director’s signature. Inform the Provincial Shared Service Centre (PSSC) by standard email about the disposal approval and include a copy of the signed
memorandum. Prepare acknowledgement of receipt for the handing over of the original signed memorandum and relevant documentation to the Deputy
Director to be forwarded to the relevant official to conclude the transaction.
Scribe District Shared Service Centre (DSSC) meetings and prepare accurate and complete DSSC minutes to be circulated to DSSC members. Process land
survey consent letters received from the PSSC to the Deputy Director. Process land survey consent letters to the Deputy Director. Inform client of signed
consent letter. Prepare hand over acknowledgment of receipt of signed consent letter. Conduct land research and prepare responses on land status enquiries.
Conduct land research. Prepare responses on land status enquiries to Deputy
Director.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T. Molotsi Tel No: (012) 312 9730
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 Post87@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured and Indian Males and Coloured and Indian 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.