DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Jobs – 29 June 2026

CLOSING DATE : 10 July 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 Pre-entry programme offered by
the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/
appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Preentry 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 Re-Advertise 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 Director: Corporate Services ref 3/1/1/1/2026/70 for
the Directorate: Corporate Services: Limpopo (Polokwane) that was advertised in
Public Service Vacancy Circular no 21 of 2026 dated 19 June 2026 Has reference.
The Employment Equity target for this position is Coloured and White Males and
African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities. The
Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.

POST 22/108 : FINANCE CLERK (REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/120)

Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape (East London)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. Job related knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial functions,
practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate
financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial
legislations procedures and Treasury Regulations (Public Finance Management
Act, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations,
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Financial Manual). Knowledge of
basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, etc). Job related skills:
Planning and organisational. Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and
written). Basic numeracy.

DUTIES : Render financial accounting transactions. Receive invoices. Check invoices for
correctness, verification and approval (internal control). Process invoices (e.g.
capture payments). Filing of all documents. Collection of cash. Perform salary
administration support services. Receive salary advices. Process advices (e.g.
check advices for correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments,
capture all deductions etc). File all documents. Perform bookkeeping support
services. Capture all financial transactions. Clear suspense accounts. Record
debtors and creditors. Process electronic banking transactions. Compile journals.
Monitor and follow up on debtor accounts. Register new debts. Follow up on debt
related submissions (State Attorney cases etc). Send statements to debtors
monthly either by post or by email. Render a budget support service. Collect
information from budget holders. Compare expenditure against budget. Identify
variances. Capture, allocate virements on the budgets. Distribute documents
regarding the budget. File all documents. Receive and capture cash payments.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel: (043) 701 8127 or Ms AC Kili Tel: (043) 701 8186
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Ocean
Terrace, Corner of Coutts and Moore Street, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5201
or by email to Post120@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 22/107 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/117)

Directorate: Operational Management
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE : Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent qualification. Job related skills: Good
communication (verbal and written). Planning and organisation. Computer literacy.
Interpersonal relations. Ability to work within a team.

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 : Ms PS Gininda Tel: (013) 754 8027
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 17 Van
Rensburg Street, 7th Floor Bateleur Building, Mbombela, 1200 or by email to
Post117@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and
White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 22/106 : SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK (REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/116)

Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or related equivalent qualification. Job related knowledge: Basic
knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data,
operate a computer and collecting statistics. Basic knowledge and understanding
of legislative framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of work
procedures in terms of the working environment. Job related skills: Planning and
organisation. Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and written). Interpersonal
relations. Ability to work within a team.

DUTIES : Render asset management clerical support. Compile and maintain records (e.g.
asset records / databases). Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories
to components and individuals. Identify redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete
equipment for disposal. Verify asset register. Render demand and acquisition
clerical support. Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database.
Register suppliers on LOGIS or similar system. Request and receive quotations.
Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Place orders. Issue and
receive bid documents. Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid
consideration and contracts process. Compile draft documents as required.
Render logistical support services. Place orders for goods. Receive and verify
goods from suppliers. Capture goods in registers databases. Receive request for
goods from end users. Issue goods to end users. Maintain goods register. Update
and maintain register of suppliers.

ENQUIRIES : Ms F Mathonsi Tel: (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 Post116@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 22/105 : FINANCE CLERK (SUPERVISOR) (REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/105)

SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years of experience
in Financial Environment required. Basic knowledge of financial functions,
practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate
financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Services financial
legislations procedures and Treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR,
PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems
(PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc). Planning and organisation skills. Computer operating
skills. Language. Good verbal and written Communication skills. Basic numeracy
skills. Flexibility. Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Ability to perform routine
tasks. Ability to operate office equipment. Accuracy. Aptitude of figures.
Willingness to work additional hours as and when required.

DUTIES : Supervise and render financial accounting transactions. Receive and allocate
invoices. Verify invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control).
Verify processing of invoices (e.g. capturing of payments). Supervise filing of all
documents. Supervise collection of cash. Supervise and perform salary
administration support services. Receive and allocate salary advices. Process and
ensure the processing of salary advices (e.g. check advices for correctness,
capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments, capture all deductions etc).
Supervise the filing of all documents. Supervise and perform bookkeeping support
services. Verify all financial transactions captured. Clear suspense accounts.
Record debtors and creditors. Verify and process the processing of electronic
banking transactions. Compile journals and verify the compilation of journals.
Render a budget support service. Verify information collected from budget holders.
Compare and verify the comparison of expenditure against budget. Identify
variances and verify the identification of variances. Verify the capturing, allocations
virements on budgets. Supervise the distribution of documents with regard to the
budget. Supervise the filing of all documents. Supervise the receipt and capturing
of cash payments. Supervise human resources / staff. Allocate and ensure quality
of work. Personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Mthembu or Mr S Mtshali Tel: (033) 355 6811 / 6812
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the
Registrar of Deeds: Pietermaritzburg at 300 Pietermaritzburg Street,
Pietermaritzburg, 3201 or apply by accessing Deeds Online Job Application Portal;
https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each
post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 22/104 : JUNIOR EXAMINER (REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/103) (10 POSTS)

Directorate: Examination, Execution, And Deeds Training Services
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Johannesburg)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration
Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB or relevant equivalent qualification. No experience
required. Knowledge deeds registration processes and procedures. Interpretation
of statutes. Examination of Deeds. Property Law. Computer literacy skills.
Communication skills. Organising skills. Problem solving. Interpersonal skills. Time
Management. Interpretation skills. Numerical skills.

DUTIES : Prepare deeds for examination. Link batches, endorse deeds, insert fees and
complete all the endorsements. Verify registration information against data
information. Complete fee endorsement, Examine deeds and document. Check the
correctness of the drafting of deeds. Raise notes referring to the relevant authority.
Check compliance of notes on re-lodged deeds and remove notes if complied.
Attend to rectification of office errors. File updated acts, manuals and circulars.
Complete notification form / caveat endorsement for other sections (diagram, etc.).
Verify registration information. Check and interpret interdicts, and record details
thereof. Check and interpret sectional titles files. Raise queries if non complied and
endorse deeds. Consult with clients relating to deeds and documents. Discuss
notes with Conveyancers and provide guidance. Check the deeds for compliance
and remove notes. Check and interpret township files, general plan and ensure
that appropriate title conditions/servitudes are brought forward. Distribution of
deeds and documents. Count, balance deeds with lodgments / DOTS slip and scan
deeds. Sort and Distribute deeds according to transactions and batches to
Examiners. Distribute assignment slips to examiner. Record townships, sectional
schemes, rosters, corrective maintenance and expedited deeds.

ENQUIRIES : Ms LR Maloka / Mr HP Nkwinika Tel: (011) 843 8338 / 8314
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the
Registrar of Deeds: at 28 Harrison Street, Marshalltown 2107, Johannesburg, 2001
or apply by accessing Deeds Online Job Application Portal;
https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each
post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured and White Males and Coloured and Indian Females
and Persons with disabilities.

POST 22/103 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/119)

SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Chief Directorate: Provincial Office: Eastern Cape (East London)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management /
Business Administration / Business Management or relevant equivalent
qualification. Minimum of 1 year experience in administration environment. Job
related knowledge: Public Service Regulations Financial procedures. Treasury
Regulations. Basic Accounting System (BAS). LOGIS system. Job related skills:
Computer literacy. Interpersonal relations. Organising and planning.
Communication (verbal and written). Analytical thinking. Problem solving and
financial management.

DUTIES : Render financial management services. Facilitate, plan, oversee, drive the timely
and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Strategic priorities weekly /
monthly / quarterly. Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term
Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimates
National Expenditure (ENE). Oversee effective, efficient and economical utilisation
of funds. Document and communicate procedures for accessing and shifting of
funds. Coordinate budgeting, audit and financial functions. Administer Subsistence
and Transport claims and other relates expenditure. Administer the procurements
of goods and services. Compile and maintain the Demand Management Plan.
Facilitate supply chain management services. Facilitate monthly, quarterly and
annual reporting on supply chain management related matters. Control over
safekeeping, utilisation and maintenance of all assets. Ensure proper
administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations. Capture goods and
services on the system (LOGIS, etc). Handle queries from internal and external
clients relating to supply chain matters. Render general office support services.
Supervise, motivate and develop staff through individual performance agreements.
Provide assistance in the development and / or review of the operational plan.
Compile various submissions / memoranda and responses. Attend to queries from
Internal Audit. Administer leave forms / attend to queries. Make travel / conference
bookings and confirmations. Provide secretariat services. Provide records keeping.
Checking draft minutes for accuracy against recording or notes. Administer assets.
Maintain asset register. Liaise with asset unit during asset verification. Manage
outgoing and on–going assets. Allocate equipment to officials.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel: (043) 701 8127 or Ms AC Kili Tel: (043) 701 8186
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Ocean
Terrace, Corner of Coutts and Moore Street, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5201
or by email to Post119@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and
White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 22/102 : FINANCE CLERK (SUPERVISOR) (REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/113)

Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years of experience
in a financial environment required. Job related knowledge: Basic knowledge of
financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a
computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public
Services financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (Public
Finance Management Act, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Financial
Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS
etc). Planning and organisation. Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and
written). Basic numeracy. Flexibility. Interpersonal relations. Ability to work within
a team. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to operate office equipment.
Accuracy. Aptitude of figures. Willingness to work additional hours as and when
required.

DUTIES : Supervise and render financial accounting transactions. Receive and allocate
invoices. Verify invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control).
Verify processing of invoices (e.g. capturing of payments). Supervise filing of all
documents. Supervise collection of cash. Supervise and perform salary
administration support services. Receive and allocate salary advices. Process and
ensure the processing of salary advices (e.g. check advices for correctness,
capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments, capture all deductions etc).
Supervise the filing of all documents. Supervise and perform bookkeeping support
services. Verify all financial transactions captured. Clear suspense accounts.
Record debtors and creditors. Verify and process the processing of electronic
banking transactions. Compile journals and verify the compilation of journals.
Render a budget support service. Verify information collected from budget holders.
Compare and verify the comparison of expenditure against budget. Identify
variances and verify the identification of variances. Verify the capturing, allocations
virements on budgets. Supervise the distribution of documents with regard to the
budget. Supervise the filing of all documents. Supervise the receipt and capturing
of cash payments. Supervise human resources / staff. Allocate and ensure quality
of work. Personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.

ENQUIRIES : Ms SH Sambo Tel: (012) 312 8861
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 Post113@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured and Indian Males and Coloured Females and
Persons with Disabilities.

We wish you all the best with your applications