This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CHIEF LAND INFORMATION ANALYST

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Property Research and Support

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/87
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning / Surveying / Real Estate / Property Management / Law / Land Administration / Public Administration or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in land related research work, surveys or land administration. A valid driver’s licence Job related knowledge: Constitution. Government decision making processes. Internal performance evaluation and reporting. Good governance and Batho Pele Principles. State Land Disposals Act, 1961. Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act, 1991. Provision of Land and Assistance Act, 1993. Restitution of Land Right Act, 1994. Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 1996. Understanding of the principles of types of land. Understanding of the land reform principles and related processes. Understanding of research methodology. Sound knowledge of geography. Job related skills: Ability to interpret maps, aerial photographs, Survey General diagrams, title deeds and proclamations. Ability to understand and see land in a spatial context. High creativity. Accuracy and attention to detail. Computer literacy. Interpersonal relations. Communication (verbal and written). Organisational. Project management. Conflict management. Financial management. Abilit to work in a team as well as independently.

Duties

Process vesting applications in the Land Administration Web (LAW) system. Process vesting applications to the Deputy Director. Obtain Provincial State Land Vesting and Disposal Committee (PSLVDC) resolution tables and minutes from the Provincial Offices. Prepare, on receipt of the signed Item 28 (1) certificates, an acknowledgement of receipt to the Deputy Director for the handling over at the PSLVDC meeting. Prepare, on receipt of receipt of request for cancellation of signed Item 28 (1) certificates, a submission for cancellation to the Deputy Director for the Director’s signature. Request for copies of signed Item 28 (1) certificates researched and submitted to the Deputy Director for the Director's signature. Process disposal and long-term lease applications in the LAW system. Process submissions to the Deputy Director. Prepare, on receipt of Ministerial approval, a letter to the National Treasury to obtain approval for disposal at less than market value to the Deputy Director for the Director’s signature. Inform the Provincial Shared Service Centre (PSSC) by standard e-mail about the disposal approval and include a copy of the signed memorandum. Prepare acknowledgement of receipt for the handing over of the original signed memorandum and relevant documentation to the Deputy Director to be forwarded to the relevant official to conclude the transaction. Scribe District Shared Service Centre (DSSC) meetings and prepare accurate and complete DSSC minutes to be circulated to DSSC members. Process land survey consent letters received from the PSSC to the Deputy Director. Process land survey consent letters to the Deputy Director. Inform client of signed consent letter. Prepare hand over acknowledgment of receipt of signed consent letter. Conduct land research and prepare responses on land status enquiries. Conduct land research. Prepare responses on land status enquiries to Deputy Director.

Where to send your application

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 Post87@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms T. Molotsi Tel No: (012) 312 9730

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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