DIRECTOR: LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (CLUSTER 2) 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
Chief Directorate
Land Development and Post Settlement Support
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business / Agricultural Management / BCom Agriculture / Agri Business (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in the agricultural development environment field.
- A valid driver’s licence and job-related knowledge: Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land Reform.
- Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of policy development and monitoring and evaluation techniques.
- Knowledge and understanding of Government Development Policies, e.g., National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and Budgeting Framework, etc.
- Research methodology.
- Good corporate governance principles.
- Knowledge in Human and Financial Management.
- Job-related skills: Project management.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Agricultural development.
- Conflict management.
- Stakeholder mobilisation.
- Financial management.
- Reporting.
- Computer literacy.
- Information and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel.
Duties
- Develop, review and manage the implementation of policies and programmes for land development and post-settlement support.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders on policy matters.
- Identify issues to necessitate policy review and participate in policy formulation forum.
- Capacitate and train stakeholders and officials on policies and programmes developed.
- Participate in the development and review of standard operating procedures.
- Facilitate the development and graduating of producers towards commercialisation.
- Identify producers to be supported.
- Facilitate the establishment and management of partnership between producers and development partners.
- Ensure capacity building and training to producers.
- Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and service providers.
- Manage resource mapping and mobilisation of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the Branch.
- Develop and facilitate approval of project registers.
- Facilitate farm assessments and feasibility studies.
- Facilitate the compilation of reports and the development of business plans.
- Manage the approval of projects by programme manager.
- Manage compilation of approval documents and conduct quality assurance.
- Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / standard operating procedures.
- Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures.
- Manage effective promotion and practice of good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource.
- Manage ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation.
- Manage human and financial resources in line with relevant policy and legislative framework.
- Manage and mitigate identified operational and fraud risks.
- Manage and implement internal and external controls in line with the policies.
Enquiries
Mr ME Moshabele Tel No: (012) 312 9958
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 Post81@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 and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Chief Directorate: Land Development and Post Settlement Support
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business
/ Agricultural Management / BCom Agriculture / Agri Business (NQF Level 7)
or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry
Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of
relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in the agricultural development environment field. A valid driver’s licence and job-related
knowledge: Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land
Reform. Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business
requirements. In-depth knowledge of policy development and monitoring and evaluation techniques. Knowledge and understanding of Government
Development Policies, e.g., National Development Plan, National Growth Path,
Planning and Budgeting Framework, etc. Research methodology. Good corporate governance principles. Knowledge in Human and Financial
Management. Job-related skills: Project management. Communication (verbal and written). Agricultural development. Conflict management. Stakeholder
mobilisation. Financial management. Reporting. Computer literacy. Information and analytical thinking. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Develop, review and manage the implementation of policies and programmes for land development and post-settlement support. Engage with relevant
stakeholders on policy matters. Identify issues to necessitate policy review and participate in policy formulation forum. Capacitate and train stakeholders and
officials on policies and programmes developed. Participate in the development and review of standard operating procedures. Facilitate the
development and graduating of producers towards commercialisation. Identify producers to be supported. Facilitate the establishment and management of
partnership between producers and development partners. Ensure capacity building and training to producers. Facilitate the appointment of prospective
strategic partners and service providers. Manage resource mapping and mobilisation of all identified farms for development in line with departmental
priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the Branch.
Develop and facilitate approval of project registers. Facilitate farm assessments and feasibility studies. Facilitate the compilation of reports and
the development of business plans. Manage the approval of projects by programme manager. Manage compilation of approval documents and conduct
quality assurance. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / standard operating procedures. Present the submissions to the
relevant committees and structures. Manage effective promotion and practice of good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human
resource. Manage ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Manage human and financial resources in line with relevant
policy and legislative framework. Manage and mitigate identified operational and fraud risks. Manage and implement internal and external controls in line
with the policies.
ENQUIRIES : Mr ME Moshabele Tel No: (012) 312 9958
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 Post81@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
OTHER POSTS
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.