DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026 at 16:00

NOTE : 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. All
shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an
Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both
technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process, the
selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management
competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and
Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’
managerial competencies using standardised tools. 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. Did not submit duplicate applications. If
applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to
high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. 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 no 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.

POST 16/83 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/27

Directorate: Knowledge, Information and Innovation Management
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. No experience required. Job related skills: Language. Good
communication (verbal and written) skills. Planning and organisation skills.
Computer literacy. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility and Teamwork.

DUTIES : Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and
retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and
statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send
facsimiles. Distribute documents / packages to various stakeholders as
required. Keep and maintain the filling system for the component. Type letters
and / or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming
and outgoing document register of the component. Taking and drafting of
minutes. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of
goods and services. Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms for
the purchasing of standard office items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep
and maintain the asset register of the component. Provide personnel
administration clerical support services within the component. Maintain a leave
register for the component. Keep and maintain personnel records in the
component. Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component.
Arrange travelling and accommodation. Provide financial administration
support services in the component. Capture and update expenditure in the
component. Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and
submit to manager for approval. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for
the component.

ENQUIRIES : Mr P Moeketsane Tel No: (012) 312 8667
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 600
Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post27@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian
and White Females and Persons with Disabilities

POST 16/82 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/26 (X2 POSTS)

Directorate: Forensic Investigations
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in Forensic Investigation / Law / Auditing /
Forensic Accounting / Criminal Justice (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent
qualification. Minimum of 3 years applicable experience in Forensic
Investigations. Job related knowledge: Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners (ACFE) Professional Standards, Forensic Investigations
methodologies and procedures. Job related skills: Communication (written and
verbal), Interviewing, Analytical and problem-solving ability, Interpersonal,
Project management, Computer literacy and Investigation. A valid driver’s
licence and must be willing to travel.

DUTIES : Perform the planning of the annual case management register projects
according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved
investigation projects planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the
compilation on the electronic audit software of the planning phase deliverables
of the Forensic Investigations Directorate’s projects methodologies, policies
and procedures on a continuous basis and report progress to the Deputy
Director: Forensic Investigations on a weekly basis. Perform and supervise the
investigation of the annual case management register projects according to the
deliverables and timelines defined on the approved investigation projects
planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic
audit software of the investigation phase deliverables of the Forensic
Investigations Directorate’s projects in line with the quality standards,
methodologies, policies and procedures on continuous basis and report
progress to the Deputy Director: Forensic Investigations on a weekly basis.
Perform and supervise the reporting of the annual case management register
projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved
investigation projects planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the
compilation on the electronic audit software of the reporting phase deliverables
of the Forensic Investigations Directorate’s projects allocated in line with the
Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures
on continuous basis and report progress to the Deputy Director. Forensic
Investigations on a weekly basis. Perform and supervise the closure of the
annual case management register projects allocated to this position according
to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved investigation projects
planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic
audit software of the closure phase deliverables of the Forensic Investigations
Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief
Directorate’ s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on
continuous basis and report progress to the Deputy Director: Forensic
Investigations on a weekly basis.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Rammutla Tel No: (012) 312 9840
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 600
Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post26@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian
and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

We wish you all the best with your applications