DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 11 August 2026

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CLOSING DATE : 24 August 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 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 Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness
ref 3/1/1/1/2026/173 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Northern Cape
(Kimberley) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated
17 July 2026 has reference. The position has been withdrawn. The Department
apologies for any inconvenience caused.

POST 28/47 : SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/209

Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
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, nonserviceable 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 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 Post209@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 28/46 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/203

Directorate: Legal Support
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)


REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. 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 : Mr MO Fakude Tel No: (013) 754 8074
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
Post203@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 28/45 : AUXILIARY SERICES OFFICER REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/202

Directorate: Geo-Spatial Information and Professional Support
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)


REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. No experience required. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy.
Basic understanding of maps and cadastral documents. Job related skills:
Good interpersonal relations. Good communication (verbal and written).
Computer software ability. Good organising ability. Above average attention to
detail.


DUTIES : Maintain electronic support system for component. Compile a portfolio of
evidence of all requests received via email from clients and the client service
desk. Compile accurate records of all reproduction requests received and
dispatched. Compile monthly reporting for the client service and reprographics
components. Financial management for payments received from clients. Liaise
with the finance sections for payments received. Allocate and reconcile
payments with clients’ orders. Liaise with the finance section for the preparation
of invoices. Ordering of map stock for the reprographics component and the
map store. Order maps for components to ensure minimum threshold available
for clients. Assist to ensure that the dispatch environment is not left unattended.
Manage receipts of client devices for data transfers. Compile a register of client
data transfer devices received and dispatched. Notify clients accordingly.
Compete various administrative tasks. Complete and submit leave forms in
accordance with departmental policy. Answer telephones relating to client
requests in the client service component. Undertake performance
management.


ENQUIRIES : Ms N Madlala Tel No: (021) 658 4300
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor,
No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to
Post202@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities.

POST 28/44 : SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/201

Directorate: Property Research and Support
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)


REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Job related skills: Good telephone etiquette.
Sound organisational ability. Good people skills. Computer literacy. Ability to
communicate well with people at different levels and from different
backgrounds (both written and verbal). Ability to act with tact and discretion.


DUTIES : Provide a secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive
telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if not meant for
the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events in the diary.
Type documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit. Operate
office equipment e.g. computers and photocopiers. Provide a clerical support
service to the Senior Manager. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel
arrangements. Check arrangements when relevant documents are received.
Arrange meetings and events for the senior manager and the staff in the unit.
Identifies venues, invite role players, organise refreshments and sets up
schedules for meeting and events. Process the travel and subsistence claims
for the unit. Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of
the senior manager. Records basic minutes of meetings of the senior manager
where required. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Do filing of
documents for the senior manager and the unit where necessary. Administer
matters like leave registers and telephonic accounts. Receives, records and
distributes all incoming and outgoing documents. Handle the procurement of
standard items like stationary, refreshments etc. Collects all relevant
documents to enable the Director to prepare for meetings. Remains up to date
with regard to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work
environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the senior manager.
Study the relevant public service and the departmental prescripts / policies and
other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
Keep abreast with the procedures and process that apply in the office of the
senior manager.


ENQUIRIES : Ms MT Molotsi Tel No: (012) 312 9730
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, 0001 or by email to Post201@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

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