DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01 September 2026

CLOSING DATE : 11 September 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. 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. 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.

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

Directorate: Operational Management
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Free State (Bloemfontein)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Agriculture /
Development Studies / Social Science / Law (NQF Level 6) or related
equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in land reform
environment. A valid driver’s license. Job related knowledge: Development
management including strategic management. Research methods and
techniques. Community facilitation. Understand and interpret business plans.
Thorough knowledge in land reform and development related issues.
Knowledge of restitution of land rights. Knowledge of land reform. Knowledge
of rural development. Job related skills: Project management. Negotiation.
Contract management. Leadership ability. Communication (verbal and written).
Ability to draft terms of reference for service providers. Ability to manage
consultants. Excellent report writing ability. Initiative, able to take responsibility
and meet deadlines. Computer literacy. Ability to produce report. Ability to
facilitate community meetings. Good networking ability. Willingness to travel,
to spend extended period in the field and work irregular hours.

DUTIES : Investigate and validate restitution claims. Gather oral and documentary
evidence. Compile research report and gazette the claim. Verify the
beneficiaries of lodged claims. Compile family tree and gather supporting
documents. Compile verification reports. Negotiate the settlement of claims.
Conduct options from the claimants. Conduct resolution of the claims. Prepare
terms of reference for valuation and Office of the Valuer-General (OVG)
recommendations. Compile spreadsheet for valuations. Conduct deeds
research for properties. Facilitate the finalisation of lodged claims Compile
offers from OVG recommendations. Compile Section 42D on approved offers.
Engage with stakeholders and manage land claims enquiries. Respond to all
enquiries (Ministerial, Chief Director, Director-General, Chief Land Claims
Commissioner, Premier). Respond to Presidentials.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C Wessels at (076) 793 1597
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136
Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to
Post220@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian
and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Directorate: Quality Assurance and Administration
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape (East London)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Management / Information
Science / Records Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent
qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in an information
management environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge:
Knowledge of Restitution process. Knowledge of total quality management.
Knowledge of financial management processes and procedures. Knowledge
of National Archives Act. Knowledge of information management.
Understanding of most prevalent systems (i.e. database management system,
transactional processing system, document management system). Practical
knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and
other related prescripts. Computer literacy with expert knowledge of full
Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of relevant standards, statutory and
regulatory frameworks. Job related skills: Proven managerial and project
management. Good planning, organising and problem-solving. Good
communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Program management
skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to research. Report writing and
statistical analysis.

DUTIES : Manage land claims information and records, database systems and data
capturing in the province. Standardisation / restructuring of land claims files.
Retrieval and filling of land claims files. Conducting of office searchers on long
loaned files. Digitisation of paper-based land claims files. Update land claims
statistical database. Reconciliation of land claims statistical information.
Submit terms of reference for issuing of purchase order for the publication of
land claims in the government gazette. Request quotations for publications of
approved land claims gazette notices. Send quotation for the publication of
land claims gazette notices. Publish land claims gazette notices. Send
published land claims gazette notices to the Project Officers and managers
including filling of such record in the relevant land claim files. Receive invoices
for the published gazette notices from the Government Printing Works. Submit
received invoices to supply chain management for payments. Maintain the land
claim gazette database. Collate, analyse and summarise and claims data,
compile and disseminate statistical reports. Provision of information to internal
and external clients. Update land claims statistical database. Reconciliation of
land claims statistical information. Receive land claim enquiries. Maintain land
claims enquiries database. Compile statistical reports on the status of land
claims. Submit land claims statistical reports. Provide of land claims statistical
reports. Manage land claims lodgement process. Receive outstanding
lodgement documents from the claimants. Update contact details of claimants
on the electronic lodgement system. Manage the screening process of lodged
land claims in the province. Categorised lodged claims per district and
municipalities within the province. File lodged land claims files per their
respective municipalities. File lodged land claims files per project. Manage
registry services. Manage mail and courier services. Manage and coordinate
messenger services. Manage registry automation services. Manage registry
counter services including retrieval and filling of files and documents. Manage
and coordinate messengers / driver services. Manage the usage of registry
automation (photocopies). Provide management reports. Retrieve and provide
reports / statistics. Provide management reports on land claims statistics.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms AC Kili Tel No: (043) 701 8186
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Ocean
Terrace, Block H, corner of Coutts and Moore Street, Quigney, East London or
by email to Post219@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and
White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

We wish you all the best with your applications