ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Chief Directorate: Land Restitution Support

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/251
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Western Cape (Cape Town)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 16 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant field. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service Policies and Regulations. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Ability to monitor budget. Ability to liaise at different level of management. Ability to perform supply chain management services. Job related skills: Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and written). Ability to organise and supervise. Ability to liaison.

Duties

Administer budget control and expenditure control. Ensure enough budget for expenditure incurred. Certify correctness of invoices. Compile budget inputs. Ensure Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) processes are adhere to. Ensure that expenditure is aligned. Take precaution to unauthorised, wasted, fruitless or irregular expenditure. Provide administrative support services. Coordinate fraud and risk management functions. Vet claimant verification reports. Coordinate audit matters. Provide supply chain management support. Compile and execute demand management plan. Compile and execute demand procurement plan. Manage commitments (LOGIS) effectively. Safeguard asset. Ensure compliance with internal and external financial and supply chain policies. Comply with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Treasury Regulations. Vet compliance with business processes. Provide quality assurance with regards to content, compliance, completeness and accuracy of submissions on land claims. Quality assures submissions in terms of compliance. Coordinate arrangements for Quality Control Committee (QCC). Compile project analysis summary.

Where to send your application

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 Post251@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms F Williams at 082 574 9164

Note

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 5 October 2026.