SENIOR STATE LAND ADVISOR

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Chief Directorate: Property Management and Advisory Services

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/177
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: 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 Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Law (LLB / BProc Degree). Minimum of 5 years` post qualification experience in litigation, drafting of legal opinions and drafting of contracts. Admission as an Attorney or proven experience as a practicing Advocate. A valid driver`s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of legislation on state land and other relevant prescripts. Knowledge of Constitutional Law. Knowledge of property management. Knowledge of policy analysis and development. Knowledge of legal research procedures. Knowledge of service level agreements and memorandum of understanding or agreements. Job related skills: Computer literacy. Project management. Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making.

Duties

Render legal opinion on state land matters. Verify information on Land Administration Web (LAW) system pertaining to legal matters as per received instruction. Conduct legal research to formulate legal opinion on state land matters. Consult client stakeholders on legal matters pertaining to state land. Monitor and review current standard legal agreements. Render legal advice on all contracts pertaining to state land. Review state land contracts and agreements. Draft contracts or agreements on state land matters. Peruse and edit draft lease agreements (short or long term) caretaker-ship agreements, commercial development agreements and agricultural lease agreements. Ensure that lease contracts are in compliance with lease and disposal policies and relevant legislation. Manage litigation processes on state land matters. Refer litigation matters to Legal Services, State Attorneys and legal counsel. Liaise with State Attorneys on briefings and instructions. Conduct follow-ups and update on the progress on matters referred. Prepare reports on progress and conclusion of matters referred. Provide legal inputs on policy development and procedure pertaining to state land. Provide responses on audit findings relating to compliance with legislation or any matter of legal nature. Ensure compliance on all legal related matters pertaining to state land. Provide capacity building to internal clients on legal related matters. Investigate complaints, where necessary, and provide recommendations.

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, 0001 or by email to Post177@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Adv VZ Mngwengwe Tel No: (012) 312 9362

Note

EE Targets: African, 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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