PROJECT OFFICER: TENURE 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: KwaZulu-Natal (Richards Bay) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
District Office
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
KwaZulu-Natal (Richards Bay)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in the field of Social Science / Legal Qualification or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).
- Minimum of 1 year experience in tenure reform or related field.
- A valid driver's licence.
- Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters.
- Relevant tenure legislation and policies.
- Strategic planning.
- Human resources management.
- Financial management.
- Supply chain management.
- Knowledge of economics.
- Public Service Act.
- Job-related skills: Analytical.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Planning and Organising.
- Computer literacy.
- Report writing.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Facilitation and presentation.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Networking.
- Team management.
- Customer and client focus and statistical forecasting.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- Implement communal land tenure projects.
- Initiate awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders.
- Liaise and provide support to land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
- Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights violations and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation.
- Conduct the implementation of the communal tenure upgrade programmes.
- Implement land rights projects.
- Respond to queries on land rights projects.
- Provide support to rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
- Facilitate land rights mediation and adjudication processes.
- Conduct the implementation of land rights upgrade programmes.
- Provide support to land rights management facility.
- Implement the establishment and support of communal property entities.
- Initiate the establishment of and implementation of Communal Property Association (CPA).
- Maintain the database of CPA’s and similar entities.
- Conduct awareness on CPA activities.
- Perform investigations and intervene on the affairs and activities of registered CPA's.
- Engage in the mediation and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPA's.
- Provide administrative support services.
- Provide secretariat services.
- Provide clerical support services.
- Conduct logistical arrangements.
- Process all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Enquiries
Ms N Ziqubu Tel No: (033) 264 9515
Applications
Where to send your application.
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 Post74@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, 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: District Office
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal (Richards Bay)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in the field of Social Science / Legal
Qualification or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6). Minimum of 1 year experience in tenure reform or related field. A valid driver's licence. Job
related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters.
Relevant tenure legislation and policies. Strategic planning. Human resources management. Financial management. Supply chain management. Knowledge
of economics. Public Service Act. Job-related skills: Analytical. Communication
(verbal and written). Planning and Organising. Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem-solving and decision-making. Interpersonal relations.
Facilitation and presentation. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Networking.
Team management. Customer and client focus and statistical forecasting.
Willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Implement communal land tenure projects. Initiate awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders.
Liaise and provide support to land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness. Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights
violations and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation.
Conduct the implementation of the communal tenure upgrade programmes.
Implement land rights projects. Respond to queries on land rights projects.
Provide support to rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness. Facilitate land rights mediation and adjudication processes.
Conduct the implementation of land rights upgrade programmes. Provide support to land rights management facility. Implement the establishment and
support of communal property entities. Initiate the establishment of and implementation of Communal Property Association (CPA). Maintain the
database of CPA’s and similar entities. Conduct awareness on CPA activities.
Perform investigations and intervene on the affairs and activities of registered
CPA's. Engage in the mediation and dispute resolution proceedings of the
CPA's. Provide administrative support services. Provide secretariat services.
Provide clerical support services. Conduct logistical arrangements. Process all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Ziqubu Tel No: (033) 264 9515
APPLICATIONS : 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 Post74@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and 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.
