SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 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 (Ladysmith) | 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
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
KwaZulu Natal (Ladysmith)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Real Estate / LLB / Property Law / Property Management / Property Portfolio Management / Town and Regional Planning (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in property management.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Public Service Act.
- Public Finance Management Act.
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
- Treasury or Financial regulations of Public Finance Act.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
- Land Reform: Provision of Land and Assistance Act of 1993.
- State Land Disposal Act of 1961.
- Any other relevant Law.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- Capture contracts on state land lease system.
- Add leases information on the Land Administration Web (LAW) system.
- Generate contracts.
- Upload approval documents.
- Facilitate the signing of lease and caretaker agreements.
- Finalise and facilitate signing of leases and caretaker agreements.
- Compile records of original contract and inspection reports.
- Develop lease schedule for all state properties.
- Conduct asset verification.
- Conduct inspection of state properties.
- Barcode assets.
- Secure, protect the state assets against vandalism.
- Monitor leases or caretaker performance and duties as contractually specified.
- Ensure proper usage and maintenance assets.
- Ensure compliance with caretaker and lease agreement.
- Provide support to the district.
- Implement requests for amendments to the immovable asset register.
- Verify and report on lease compliance and obligations.
- Process applications for amendments of lease agreements.
- Initiate and process surveying of DLRRD state land.
- Process land surveying on DLRRD controlled immovable assets.
- Identify assets for subdivision.
- Compile and process applications for subdivision.
Enquiries
Mr NR Jacquire Tel No: (033) 264 9500
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 Post75@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, Indian and White Males and Coloured 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 : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal (Ladysmith)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Real Estate / LLB / Property Law /
Property Management / Property Portfolio Management / Town and Regional
Planning (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in property management. A valid driver’s licence. Job related
knowledge: Public Service Act. Public Finance Management Act. Preferential
Procurement Policy Framework Act. Treasury or Financial regulations of Public
Finance Act. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Land
Reform: Provision of Land and Assistance Act of 1993. State Land Disposal
Act of 1961. Any other relevant Law. 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. Willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Capture contracts on state land lease system. Add leases information on the Land Administration Web (LAW) system. Generate contracts. Upload approval
documents. Facilitate the signing of lease and caretaker agreements. Finalise and facilitate signing of leases and caretaker agreements. Compile records of
original contract and inspection reports. Develop lease schedule for all state properties. Conduct asset verification. Conduct inspection of state properties.
Barcode assets. Secure, protect the state assets against vandalism. Monitor leases or caretaker performance and duties as contractually specified. Ensure
proper usage and maintenance assets. Ensure compliance with caretaker and lease agreement. Provide support to the district. Implement requests for
amendments to the immovable asset register. Verify and report on lease compliance and obligations. Process applications for amendments of lease
agreements. Initiate and process surveying of DLRRD state land. Process land surveying on DLRRD controlled immovable assets. Identify assets for
subdivision. Compile and process applications for subdivision.
ENQUIRIES : Mr NR Jacquire Tel No: (033) 264 9500
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 Post75@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured 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.
