PROJECT OFFICE MANAGER

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Programme Management (Entity Development)

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/157
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
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 a National Diploma in Project Management or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years working experience at junior management level in project management. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of Project Management software (e.g. MS Project,) MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc). Project management methodology. IT related projects. Ability to manage and coordinate projects. Ability to create and maintain technical project plans and outcomes. Good verbal communication skills. Good report writing skills. Financial management skills. Interpersonal skills.

Duties

Manage Project / Results Management Office. Define and implement project / programme standards and ensure compliance to Results Management Office (RMO). Implement project governance model and project management methodology. Manage and report PMO benefits. Implement research projects according to policies and standards developed. Quality assure project business cases. Monitor project performance, data and trend analysis. Support project managers to implement projects. Manage Branch Projects. Prioritise and implement projects in line with project methodology. Manage project resources (budget, human and time). Monitor and report project performance. Consolidate project scheduling and dependencies. Schedule and facilitate review workshops and program milestones. Manage project stakeholders. Perform quality assurance audits on all projects. Define project quality criteria. Quality assure projects according to defined quality criteria. Consolidate and review project risks, delays and issues. Manage project audit action plans. Manage project risk management action plans. Manage PMO related administrative services. Manage procurement services and contracts. Assist with responses to tender enquiries. Obtain quotations for various projects for approval purposes. Coordinate contract and project scope variations. Manage project resources. Monitor and report all project performance, data and trend analysis. Administer the successful closure of the project, including final invoices, handovers and documentation. Manage project governance administration related activities.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered

Enquiries

Ms P Matsemela Tel No: (012) 338 7123 and Mr A Strydom Tel No: (012) 338 7123

Note

EE targets: Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian, and White 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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