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

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCE AND LAND USE AUDITS

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Property Research and Support

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/84
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
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` junior management experience in land administration or conveyancing environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of interpreting spatial information. Knowledge of use of computer-based techniques and applying principles from science. Knowledge of land administration policies. Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written). Facilitation and presentation. Financial management. Conflict management. Problem solving. Project management. Computer literacy. Analytical thinking. Research. Reading and interpretation of deeds and maps. Ability to work in a team as well as independently. Willing to travel and work irregular hours.

Duties

Conduct property research and analyse information to guide the process of land use management. Manage and coordinate responses to land status enquiries. Conduct research (electronic and manual) on all DRDLR immovable assets in order to ensure accuracy of the asset register. Facilitate vesting of state land into the correct sphere of Government, DLRRD and other state land custodians. Check vesting applications in terms of data accuracy, compliance with vesting policies and procedures. Processing of vesting application in the Land Administration Web (LAW) system. Handover of signed Item 28 (1) certificates to custodians. Manage requests for cancellation of signed item 28 (1) certificates. Manage request for certified copies of signed item 28 (1) certificates. Supply support and advice to stakeholders on state land (Provincial Shared Service Centre’s, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and Private). Assist with the design of strategies to guide land and resource use and development in particular locations. Provide accurate information with regards to the history of land ownership. Process disposal applications (sale, exchange, donations, long and short-term non-agricultural leases). Verify correctness of applications received from the provinces. Process disposal applications to Ministry. Handover of ministerial approvals to conveyancing unit and legal officer for finalisation. Draft National Treasury requests for approval when required. Facilitate the issuing of land survey consents on DLRRD immovable assets. Manage and process land survey consent applications. Draft consent letters.

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 Post84@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

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

Note

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White 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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