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

DIRECTOR: LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (CLUSTER 2)

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Chief Directorate: Land Development and Post Settlement Support

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/81
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (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: 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 in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business / Agricultural Management / BCom Agriculture / Agri Business (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 relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in the agricultural development environment field. A valid driver’s licence and job-related knowledge: Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land Reform. Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements. In-depth knowledge of policy development and monitoring and evaluation techniques. Knowledge and understanding of Government Development Policies, e.g., National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and Budgeting Framework, etc. Research methodology. Good corporate governance principles. Knowledge in Human and Financial Management. Job-related skills: Project management. Communication (verbal and written). Agricultural development. Conflict management. Stakeholder mobilisation. Financial management. Reporting. Computer literacy. Information and analytical thinking. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel.

Duties

Develop, review and manage the implementation of policies and programmes for land development and post-settlement support. Engage with relevant stakeholders on policy matters. Identify issues to necessitate policy review and participate in policy formulation forum. Capacitate and train stakeholders and officials on policies and programmes developed. Participate in the development and review of standard operating procedures. Facilitate the development and graduating of producers towards commercialisation. Identify producers to be supported. Facilitate the establishment and management of partnership between producers and development partners. Ensure capacity building and training to producers. Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and service providers. Manage resource mapping and mobilization of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the Branch. Develop and facilitate approval of project registers. Facilitate farm assessments and feasibility studies. Facilitate the compilation of reports and the development of business plans. Manage the approval of projects by programme manager. Manage compilation of approval documents and conduct quality assurance. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / standard operating procedures. Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures. Manage effective promotion and practice of good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource. Manage ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Manage human and financial resources in line with relevant policy and legislative framework. Manage and mitigate identified operational and fraud risks. Manage and implement internal and external controls in line with the policies.

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 Post81@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr ME Moshabele Tel No: (012) 312 9958

Note

EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, 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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