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CLOSING DATE : 03 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 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
POST 21/159 : TRADESMAN AID REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/80
Directorate: Survey Services
SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 10
Certificate (NQF Level 3) or relevant equivalent qualifications. Job related
skills: Communication (verbal and written). Good interpersonal relations. Ability
to organise. Ability to use electrical and hand tools. Ability to work
independently.
DUTIES : Provide assistance in the maintenance of facilities, vehicles and equipment.
Maintain team vehicle and caravan at all times. Maintain the stores tents at all
times. Maintain tools at all times. Relocate camp when required. Repair, clean
service and safe keeping of equipment and tools according to standards.
Ensure the safety storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of implements.
Ensure the timely reporting of defects to mechanical workshop in order to
prevent further damage. Assist with dispensing and receiving of fuels and oils.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dlamini 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
Post80@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian
and White Females and Persons with Disabilities
POST 21/158 : SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/73 (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Physical Security and Special Events
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a Grade B Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
(PSIRA) Certificate. Minimum of 3 years’ security officer experience. A valid
driver licence. Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of access control
procedures. Knowledge of control room operations. Knowledge of measures
for the control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of
prescribed security procedures PSIRA, Minimum Information Security
Standards (MISS), and Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of
security officers under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency
procedures. Job-related skills. Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and
written). Report writing and Telephone etiquette.
DUTIES : Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service
providers, ensuring adherence to the department security policies. Allocate
duties to security officers / service providers, monitor outcomes and institute
the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and
standards. Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry into buildings
and other premises. Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into
or out of the building or premises. Inspect and report all none functioning of
security measures (e.g. X-Ray machines, walk-through metal detectors,
security lights and etc.). Check incidents/occurrence books/registers. Monitor
and provide support in case of emergencies. Administrative and related
functions. Determine rosters, shift schedules and overtime. Monitor
performance of employees and determine training needs. Control leave and
related personnel matters in line with human resource procedures and
prescripts. Provide security related services. Administer key control system.
Identify risks and threats to the security of the department. Provide information
regarding incidents to investigating officers. Monitor and respond to alarm
system. Report faulty equipment/systems. Ensure systems are functioning
optimally through scheduled services. Conduct preliminary incident
investigations and submit reports. Administer all control room operations to
safeguard the department’s assets. Perform control room duties as per shift
cycles. Perform and supervise all control room activities. Report all incidents
and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts. Review of
footage upon request through proper procedure. Update all register for the
incidents observed.
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Aphane Tel No: (012) 312 8625
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 Post73@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and Indian Males and African, Coloured, Indian and
White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
POST 21/157 : PROJECT OFFICER: TENURE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/74
Directorate: District Office
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal (Richards Bay)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in the field of Social Science / Legal
Qualification or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6). Minimum of 1
year experience in tenure reform or related field. A valid driver’s licence. Job
related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters.
Relevant tenure legislation and policies. Strategic planning. Human resources
management. Financial management. Supply chain management. Knowledge
of economics. Public Service Act. 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. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Networking.
Team management. Customer and client focus and statistical forecasting.
Willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Implement communal land tenure projects. Initiate awareness and capacity
building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders.
Liaise and provide support to land rights management structures by providing
legal protection and awareness. Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights
violations and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation.
Conduct the implementation of the communal tenure upgrade programmes.
Implement land rights projects. Respond to queries on land rights projects.
Provide support to rights management structures by providing legal protection
and awareness. Facilitate land rights mediation and adjudication processes.
Conduct the implementation of land rights upgrade programmes. Provide
support to land rights management facility. Implement the establishment and
support of communal property entities. Initiate the establishment of and
implementation of Communal Property Association (CPA). Maintain the
database of CPA’s and similar entities. Conduct awareness on CPA activities.
Perform investigations and intervene on the affairs and activities of registered
CPA’s. Engage in the mediation and dispute resolution proceedings of the
CPA’s. Provide administrative support services. Provide secretariat services.
Provide clerical support services. Conduct logistical arrangements. Process all
incoming and outgoing correspondence.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Ziqubu Tel No: (033) 264 9515
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 Post74@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian
and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
POST 21/156 : SURVEY TECHNICIAN (GRADE A-C) REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/79
Directorate: Survey Services
SALARY : R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD
requirements)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography (NQF Level 6).
Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a
Survey Technician / Surveyor. Minimum of 3 years post qualification technical
survey experience. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Programme
and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research
and development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal
compliance. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Job
related skills: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills.
Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer
focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written) skills.
Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills.
Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management skills. Innovation
skills.
DUTIES : Provide technical survey services and support. Provide technical services in
terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey
documents and submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority.
Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory
and regulatory requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals,
standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Provide
Geographic Information System (GIS), mapping and information supply
services. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the
budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan.
Develop, implement and maintain databases. Supervise and control Candidate
Survey Technicians / Officers and related personnel and assets. Conduct
research and development. Render continuous professional development to
keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research / literature studies
on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise.
Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dlamini 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
Post79@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities
POST 21/155 : SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/75
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.
We wish you all the best with your applications
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