DIRECTOR: TENURE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Tenure Reform Implementation

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/171
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: Northern Cape (Kimberley)
Province: Northern Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the relevant field. A valid driver's licence. Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters. Relevant tenure legislation and policies. Strategic planning. Human resource management. Financial management. Supply chain management. Knowledge of economics. Public Service Act. Job related skills: Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Planning and organising. Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving and decision making. Interpersonal relations. Facilitation and ability to present. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Networking ability. Team management. Customer and client focus. Statistical forecasting. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Manage and implement Communal Land Tenure Programmes. Promote awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders. Laise and monitor land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness. Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation. Manage the implementation of the communal tenure programmes in terms of Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act (TRANCRAA) and Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act (IPILRA). Manage the implementation of the land rights upgrade programmes in terms of Acts 111, 112, 119. Manage and implement land rights programmes. Manage all enquiries on land rights programmes. Establish and maintain land rights mediation and adjudication processes. Conduct land rights awareness campaigns. Provide long terms security of tenure to farm dwellers through acquisition of land in terms of Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) and Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act. Manage the establishment and support of the Land Rights Management Committees (LRMC). Provide support to the Office of the Communal Property Association (CPA) Registrar. Provide support to CPA Office for the establishment of Communal Property Associations. Provide support to CPA office in the training and support of CPA. Maintain the database of CPAs assisted through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF). Support the CPA office with intervention on CPA disputes. Support the CPA office through LRMF to provide the mediation, judicial administration, and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPAs. Provide strategic leadership and support land tenure programmes. Lead and manage the Directorate. Develop provincial implementation plan on tenure programmes. Manage and coordinate stakeholder relations. Represent and present the Directorate at various Fora. Manage external and internal audits. Ensure implementation of policies and legislation. Manage risk and audit action plan. Manage the Land Rights Management Facility in the Province. Conduct quarterly case review meetings. Prepare quarterly case review reports. Approve request for appointment of panellists, mediation, judicial administration, and bookkeepers.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post171@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr K Moeketsi Tel No: (053) 830 4000/1

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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