DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCE AND LAND USE AUDITS 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
R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
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` junior management experience in land administration or conveyancing environment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of interpreting spatial information.
- Knowledge of use of computerbased techniques and applying principles from science.
- Knowledge of land administration policies.
- Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
- Facilitation and presentation.
- Financial management.
- Conflict management.
- Problem solving.
- Project management.
- Computer literacy.
- Analytical thinking.
- Research.
- Reading and interpretation of deeds and maps.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
- Willing to travel and work irregular hours.
Duties
- Conduct property research and analyse information to guide the process of land use management.
- Manage and coordinate responses to land status enquiries.
- Conduct research (electronic and manual) on all DRDLR immovable assets in order to ensure accuracy of the asset register.
- Facilitate vesting of state land into the correct sphere of Government, DLRRD and other state land custodians.
- Check vesting applications in terms of data accuracy, compliance with vesting policies and procedures.
- Processing of vesting application in the Land Administration Web (LAW) system.
- Handover of signed Item 28 (1) certificates to custodians.
- Manage requests for cancellation of signed item 28 (1) certificates.
- Manage request for certified copies of signed item 28 (1) certificates.
- Supply support and advice to stakeholders on state land (Provincial Shared Service Centre’s, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and Private).
- Assist with the design of strategies to guide land and resource use and development in particular locations.
- Provide accurate information with regards to the history of land ownership.
- Process disposal applications (sale, exchange, donations, long and short-term non-agricultural leases).
- Verify correctness of applications received from the provinces.
- Process disposal applications to Ministry.
- Handover of ministerial approvals to conveyancing unit and legal officer for finalisation.
- Draft National Treasury requests for approval when required.
- Facilitate the issuing of land survey consents on DLRRD immovable assets.
- Manage and process land survey consent applications.
- Draft consent letters.
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 Post84@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, Indian and White 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
Directorate: Property Research and Support
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
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` junior management experience in land administration or conveyancing environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge:
Knowledge of interpreting spatial information. Knowledge of use of computerbased techniques and applying principles from science. Knowledge of land administration policies. Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
Facilitation and presentation. Financial management. Conflict management.
Problem solving. Project management. Computer literacy. Analytical thinking.
Research. Reading and interpretation of deeds and maps. Ability to work in a team as well as independently. Willing to travel and work irregular hours.
DUTIES : Conduct property research and analyse information to guide the process of land use management. Manage and coordinate responses to land status
enquiries. Conduct research (electronic and manual) on all DRDLR immovable assets in order to ensure accuracy of the asset register. Facilitate vesting of
state land into the correct sphere of Government, DLRRD and other state land custodians. Check vesting applications in terms of data accuracy, compliance
with vesting policies and procedures. Processing of vesting application in the
Land Administration Web (LAW) system. Handover of signed Item 28 (1)
certificates to custodians. Manage requests for cancellation of signed item 28
(1) certificates. Manage request for certified copies of signed item 28 (1)
certificates. Supply support and advice to stakeholders on state land
(Provincial Shared Service Centre’s, Department of Public Works and
Infrastructure and Private). Assist with the design of strategies to guide land and resource use and development in particular locations. Provide accurate
information with regards to the history of land ownership. Process disposal
applications (sale, exchange, donations, long and short-term non-agricultural
leases). Verify correctness of applications received from the provinces.
Process disposal applications to Ministry. Handover of ministerial approvals to conveyancing unit and legal officer for finalisation. Draft National Treasury
requests for approval when required. Facilitate the issuing of land survey consents on DLRRD immovable assets. Manage and process land survey
consent applications. Draft consent letters.
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 Post84@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White 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.