DIRECTOR: TENURE 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: Northern Cape (Kimberley) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Tenure Reform Implementation
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
Northern Cape (Kimberley)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Preentry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the relevant field.
- A valid driver's licence.
- Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters.
- Relevant tenure legislation and policies.
- Strategic planning.
- Human resource management.
- Financial management.
- Supply chain management.
- Knowledge of economics.
- Public Service Act.
- Job related skills: Analytical thinking.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Planning and organising.
- Computer literacy.
- Report writing.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Facilitation and ability to present.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Networking ability.
- Team management.
- Customer and client focus.
- Statistical forecasting.
- Willingness to travel.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- Manage and implement Communal Land Tenure Programmes.
- Promote awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders.
- Laise and monitor land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
- Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation.
- Manage the implementation of the communal tenure programmes in terms of Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act (TRANCRAA) and Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act (IPILRA).
- Manage the implementation of the land rights upgrade programmes in terms of Acts 111, 112, 119.
- Manage and implement land rights programmes.
- Manage all enquiries on land rights programmes.
- Establish and maintain land rights mediation and adjudication processes.
- Conduct land rights awareness campaigns.
- Provide long terms security of tenure to farm dwellers through acquisition of land in terms of Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) and Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act.
- Manage the establishment and support of the Land Rights Management Committees (LRMC).
- Provide support to the Office of the Communal Property Association (CPA) Registrar.
- Provide support to CPA Office for the establishment of Communal Property Associations.
- Provide support to CPA office in the training and support of CPA.
- Maintain the database of CPAs assisted through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF).
- Support the CPA office with intervention on CPA disputes.
- Support the CPA office through LRMF to provide the mediation, judicial administration, and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPAs.
- Provide strategic leadership and support land tenure programmes.
- Lead and manage the Directorate.
- Develop provincial implementation plan on tenure programmes.
- Manage and coordinate stakeholder relations.
- Represent and present the Directorate at various Fora.
- Manage external and internal audits.
- Ensure implementation of policies and legislation.
- Manage risk and audit action plan.
- Manage the Land Rights Management Facility in the Province.
- Conduct quarterly case review meetings.
- Prepare quarterly case review reports.
- Approve request for appointment of panellists, mediation, judicial administration, and bookkeepers.
Enquiries
Mr K Moeketsi Tel No: (053) 830 4000/1
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post171@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 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: 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
Directorate: Tenure Reform Implementation
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 : Northern Cape (Kimberley)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or
related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Preentry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the relevant field. A
valid driver's licence. Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters. Relevant tenure legislation and policies. Strategic
planning. Human resource management. Financial management. Supply chain management. Knowledge of economics. Public Service Act. Job related skills:
Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Planning and organising. Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving and decision
making. Interpersonal relations. Facilitation and ability to present. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Networking ability. Team management. Customer and
client focus. Statistical forecasting. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Manage and implement Communal Land Tenure Programmes. Promote awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant
laws to stakeholders. Laise and monitor land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness. Facilitate and mediate in case of
land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation. Manage the implementation of the communal tenure programmes
in terms of Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act (TRANCRAA) and Interim
Protection of Informal Land Rights Act (IPILRA). Manage the implementation of the land rights upgrade programmes in terms of Acts 111, 112, 119. Manage
and implement land rights programmes. Manage all enquiries on land rights programmes. Establish and maintain land rights mediation and adjudication
processes. Conduct land rights awareness campaigns. Provide long terms security of tenure to farm dwellers through acquisition of land in terms of
Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) and Land Reform (Labour Tenants)
Act. Manage the establishment and support of the Land Rights Management
Committees (LRMC). Provide support to the Office of the Communal Property
Association (CPA) Registrar. Provide support to CPA Office for the establishment of Communal Property Associations. Provide support to CPA
office in the training and support of CPA. Maintain the database of CPAs assisted through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF). Support the CPA
office with intervention on CPA disputes. Support the CPA office through LRMF to provide the mediation, judicial administration, and dispute resolution
proceedings of the CPAs. Provide strategic leadership and support land tenure programmes. Lead and manage the Directorate. Develop provincial
implementation plan on tenure programmes. Manage and coordinate stakeholder relations. Represent and present the Directorate at various Fora.
Manage external and internal audits. Ensure implementation of policies and legislation. Manage risk and audit action plan. Manage the Land Rights
Management Facility in the Province. Conduct quarterly case review meetings.
Prepare quarterly case review reports. Approve request for appointment of panellists, mediation, judicial administration, and bookkeepers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Moeketsi Tel No: (053) 830 4000/1
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street,
Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post171@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 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.