This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Chief Directorate: Provincial Office

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/125
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Centre: Western Cape (Cape Town)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Management (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level. Proven experience in Project Management. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Ability to implement an outcome-based performance approach. Ability to coordinate the Provincial Office functions to achieve departmental objectives. Ability to initiate and coordinate the implementation of strategic DLRRD development projects to improve service delivery. Ability to develop and implement governance framework and ensure Provincial Office function effectively and efficiently. Ability to develop and implement corporate performance monitor programme. Ability to think conceptually when analysing data and designing concepts to modify and improve implementation of corporate policies, procedures and processes. Job related skills: Good monitoring and evaluation. Good problem-solving. Skills to design and implement change management programmes. Ensure good customer care. Willingness to travel. Ability to interact at all levels within both management and Intergovernmental relations (IGR) context.

Duties

Manage, oversee and monitor the implementation of departmental services and programmes at provincial and district level. Coordinate the provision of land acquisition services. Coordinate land development support. Provide property management services. Coordinate implementation of land tenure and land rights programmes. Provide spatial planning and land use management services at provincial level. Manage and oversee the production and submission of programmes and projects reports. Facilitate the implementation of national development support initiatives. Facilitate the implementation of strategic land acquisition initiatives. Facilitate the implementation of property management initiatives. Facilitate the implementation of tenure reform initiatives. Render corporate and financial support services. Provide project management services. Collate and provide project data to the office of the Chief Director: Provincial Office. Direct and oversee the maintenance of response handling systems to facilitate requests and queries from DLRRD Head Office and external stakeholders. Facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate Governance Framework. Lead the development and implementation of consistent corporate performance monitoring and evaluation to focus on the delivery of Provincial Office annual performance outcomes. Ensure robust governance, effective decision making, value for money and appropriate benefits are achieved through corporate activity, policy and strategy frameworks. Provide assistance with the initiation, management coordination and the implementation of strategic corporate projects. Establish and maintain internal and external networks to monitor trends and best practice in corporate governance. Manage and oversee the rendering of financial, supply chain and corporate support services in the Provincial Office. Oversee human resource administration support. Oversee safety and security services within the province. Manage records information. Oversee information technology support services. Oversee communication and events management services. Monitor and mainstreaming of gender and transformation initiatives in development programme. Advise, liaise and coordinate with district corporate services on issues that may arise. Provide financial support services. Provide supply chain, facilities and office administration services. Liaise and interact with relevant stakeholders in the province. Oversee and provide support in community participation, community planning, corporate and operational planning, program performance reporting, corporate project, policy, strategy and infrastructure development and implementation and corporate governance development and implementation. Ensure provincial compliance through management of information, risk and audit. Monitor and track all departmental programmes and projects initiatives.

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 Post125@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr T Mtintsilana Tel No: (021) 409 0569

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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