This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Directorate: District Office
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/75
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- KwaZulu Natal (Ladysmith)
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- 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 National Diploma in Real Estate / LLB / Property Law / Property Management / Property Portfolio Management / Town and Regional Planning (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in property management. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Public Service Act. Public Finance Management Act. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Treasury or Financial regulations of Public Finance Act. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Land Reform: Provision of Land and Assistance Act of 1993. State Land Disposal Act of 1961. Any other relevant Law. Job related skills: Analytical. Communication (verbal and written). Planning and Organising. Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving and decision making. Interpersonal relations. Facilitation and presentation. Willingness to travel.
Duties
Capture contracts on state land lease system. Add leases information on the Land Administration Web (LAW) system. Generate contracts. Upload approval documents. Facilitate the signing of lease and caretaker agreements. Finalise and facilitate signing of leases and caretaker agreements. Compile records of original contract and inspection reports. Develop lease schedule for all state properties. Conduct asset verification. Conduct inspection of state properties. Barcode assets. Secure, protect the state assets against vandalism. Monitor leases or caretaker performance and duties as contractually specified. Ensure proper usage and maintenance assets. Ensure compliance with caretaker and lease agreement. Provide support to the district. Implement requests for amendments to the immovable asset register. Verify and report on lease compliance and obligations. Process applications for amendments of lease agreements. Initiate and process surveying of DLRRD state land. Process land surveying on DLRRD controlled immovable assets. Identify assets for subdivision. Compile and process applications for subdivision.
Where to send your application
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post75@dlrrd.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr NR Jacquire Tel No: (033) 264 9500
Note
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured and White 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 8 September 2026.
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