DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Jobs – 07 July 2026

CLOSING DATE : 17 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 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 Chief Town and Regional Planner with Ref No:
3/1/1/1/2026/114 for the Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use
Management Western Cape and the position of Senior Legal Administration
Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/115 for the Directorate: Corporate Services:
Western Cape that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 dated
26 June 2026 has reference. The positions are based in Cape Town. The
Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.

POST 23/135 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/132

Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Free State (Bloemfontein)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as
well as the ability to capture data, and operate a computer. Working knowledge
and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working
environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills. Planning
and organisation. Computer literacy. communication (verbal and written).
Interpersonal relations. Ability to work within a team.

DUTIES : Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes. Provide registry counter
services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
Receive and register hand delivered mail / files. Handle incoming and outgoing
correspondence. Receive all mail. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute
notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management
service. Open and close files according to record classification system. Filing /
storage, tracing (electronically / manually) and retrieval of documents and files.
Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Process documents
for archiving and / disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files
for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and
submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.

ENQUIRIES : Ms R Phage Tel No: (051) 400 4200
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
Post132@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 23/134 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/127

Directorate: Human Resource Strategy, Planning and Systems
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: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as
well as the ability to capture data, and operate a computer. Working knowledge
and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working
environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills. Planning
and organisation. Computer literacy. communication (verbal and written).
Interpersonal relations. Ability to work within a team.

DUTIES : Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes. Provide registry counter
services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
Receive and register hand delivered mail / files. Handle incoming and outgoing
correspondence. Receive all mail. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute
notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management
service. Open and close files according to record classification system. Filing /
storage, tracing (electronically / manually) and retrieval of documents and files.
Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Process documents
for archiving and / disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files
for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and
submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Shirinda Tel No: (012) 312 9536
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 Post127@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured and White Males and Indian Females and
Persons with Disabilities.

POST 23/133 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/126

Directorate: Financial Accounting
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: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as
well as the ability to capture data, and operate a computer. Working knowledge
and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working
environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills. Planning
and organisation. Computer literacy. communication (verbal and written).
Interpersonal relations. Ability to work within a team.

DUTIES : Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes. Provide registry counter
services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
Receive and register hand delivered mail / files. Handle incoming and outgoing
correspondence. Receive all mail. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute
notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management
service. Open and close files according to record classification system. Filing /
storage, tracing (electronically / manually) and retrieval of documents and files.
Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Process documents
for archiving and / disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files
for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and
submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.

ENQUIRIES : Ms SH Sambo Tel No: (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 Post126@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 23/132 : SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/124

Directorate: Survey Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)

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 refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for
the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events in the diary.
Types documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit on a
word process. 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 filling of documents for the senior manager and the unit where
necessary. Administer matters like leave registers and telephonic accounts.
Receive, 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. Remain abreast with the procedures and process that
apply in the office of the senior manager.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dlamini at 083 400 5363
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
Post124@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured
and Indian Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 23/131 : SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/121

Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Free State (Bloemfontein)

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 P Nhlapo Tel No: (051) 400 4200
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
Post121@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Indian and White Males and African and Indian Females
and Persons with Disabilities

POST 23/130 : FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/139

Directorate: Forensic Investigations
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in Forensic Investigations / Law / Auditing /
Forensic Accounting / Criminal Justice (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent
qualification. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in forensic investigations. A valid
driver’s licence Job related knowledge: The Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners (ACFE) Professional Standards. Forensic investigations
methodologies and procedures and software. Job related skills:
Communication (verbal and written). Interviewing ability. Analytical thinking.
Problem solving ability. Conflict management. Interpersonal relations.
Computer literacy. Willing to travel.

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

ENQUIRIES : Mr ME Rammutla Tel No: (012) 312 9840
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 Post139@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured,
Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 23/129 : SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/123 Directorate: Lejw

Directorate: Lejweleputswa / Fezile Dabi District Office
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Free State (Sasolburg)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in Agricultural Studies / Agricultural
Economics / Development Studies / Town and Regional Planning / Public
Administration / Social Sciences / Public Management / Real Estate / Property
Management or related equivalent qualification. A valid driver’s licence.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience. Job related knowledge: Land
Reform: Provision of Land and Assistance Act 126 of 1993 as amended.
Labour Tenants Act, 3 of 1996. Restitution of Land Rights Act, 22 of 1994.
Extension Security of Tenure Act, 62 of 1997 as amended. State Land Lease
and Disposal policy. Beneficiary Selection and Land Allocation Policy.
Knowledge of post settlement support programmes. Knowledge of Agrarian
Transformation as well as key priorities of government, Knowledge of
Comprehensive Rural Development Programmes (CRDP). Land Reform
Prescripts and other relevant departmental prescripts. Job related skills:
Communication (verbal and written). Negotiation and conflict resolution.
Computer literacy. Stakeholder relations. Facilitation / coordination and
presentation. Financial management. Project management. Interpersonal
relations. Willingness to travel.

DUTIES : Implement the acquisition of strategically located land aligned to the national
imperatives. Identify strategically located land suitable for acquisition by the
State in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Create and maintain project
register of land for acquisition by the State. Facilitate mapping and overlaying
of the identified land with key commodities and national imperatives. Facilitate
the assessment and valuation of identified properties. Update of projects in
terms of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) requirements.
Support the selection of suitable candidates and allocation of land. Compile the
database of all land allocation applications received. Render support in the
beneficiary selection and land allocation processes in the district. Prepare
documents for selection committees’ consideration of land allocation
application. Link selected beneficiaries to relevant training unit. Facilitate the
handover of allocated land to the beneficiary. Ensure that the land allocation
process is compliant to the Beneficiary Selection Policy. Support land allocation
within the district. Implement land acquisition and allocation project cycle.
Implement land acquisition procedures within relevant policy and programme
guidelines. Liaise with relevant role-players / stakeholders with regards to land
acquisition projects support requirements. Develop the land application system
/ database. Capture applications into the land application system / database.
Compile project information report to relevant approval structures and
departmental management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms P Ntono at 082 577 5601
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
Post123@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

We wish you all the best with your applications