The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies closing on 17 August 2026. These opportunities are available in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape and Limpopo, and are suitable for candidates with experience in human resource administration, communications, records management, land development support, land restitution, imagery support, finance and cadastral services.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Land Reform and Rural Development |
| Closing Date | 17 August 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location | East London, Pretoria, Joe Gqabi, Mowbray and Polokwane |
| Application Method | Email or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | Completed Z83 form and detailed CV |
| PDF Size Limit | Maximum 10MB |
Assistant Director: Human Resource Administration Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/192
Directorate: Corporate Services
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: East London, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, Human Resource Development, Public Administration, Public Management or a related equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience at supervisory management level in human resource management.
Applicants must have a PERSAL Personnel Certificate and PERSAL Leave Administration Certificate.
Knowledge and experience in pension administration is required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Employment Equity Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, PSCBC resolutions, PAIA, PAJA and PFMA.
Required skills include analytical thinking, verbal and written communication, computer literacy, report writing and problem-solving.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement and monitor human resources prescripts and human resource management resolutions.
Duties include keeping employees informed on new developments in human resource prescripts and monitoring employee benefits and conditions of service.
The candidate will oversee service terminations, pension forms, GEPF submissions, pension claims, funeral benefit claims, retirement lists and pension queries.
Additional duties include processing allowances, approving leave transactions, monitoring leave plans, handling incapacity applications, conducting leave audits and facilitating workshops.
The candidate will also manage performance management, training and development, Workplace Skills Plan inputs, EPMDS documents, moderating committee meetings, performance rewards, recruitment and selection, employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters.
Enquiries
Ms A van Vuuren
Tel: 043 701 8127
Ms AC Kili
Tel: 043 701 8186
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
Ocean Terrace, Block H
Corner of Coutts and Moore Street
Quigney
East London
Email applications must be sent to:
Assistant Director: Current Affairs Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/200
Directorate: Internal Communications
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing, Public Relations or a related equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in a communications service environment.
Proven experience in social media management, content creation and campaign execution is required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of policies and legislation governing communication, exhibitions and events as communication platforms.
Required skills include computer literacy, interpersonal relations, verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, organisational ability and social media ability.
Applicants must be willing to travel extensively and work outside office hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the daily media monitoring service.
Duties include monitoring media coverage about land reform, land administration and rural development.
The candidate will collate and distribute media clippings to clients nationally, including Provincial Shared Service Centres.
The successful candidate will provide rapid media response services in collaboration with Government Communication and Information System on relevant or controversial media reports.
Additional duties include managing social media platforms, publishing content, replying to posts, analysing media coverage and preparing weekly media coverage reports.
The candidate will advise management on proactive actions to counter negative publicity, develop content for internal and external platforms, manage departmental podcasts and support departmental events.
The role also includes profiling branches, entities and stakeholders, conducting interviews, writing articles, supervising staff and assessing performance of subordinates.
Enquiries
Mr F Mutangwa
Tel: 012 312 8283
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
600 Lilian Ngoyi Street
Formerly Van der Walt Street
Berea Park
Pretoria
0002
Email applications must be sent to:
Senior Administrative Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/191
Directorate: Quality Assurance and Administration
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: East London, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Information Management, Information Science, Records Management, Business Administration or a related equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in restitution, records management, registry services or a related environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of statistical, registry and records management, projects and processes and government legislation governing the National Archives and Records Service Act.
Required skills include time management, planning, organising, decision-making, computer literacy, analytical thinking, telephone etiquette, interpersonal relations and verbal and written communication.
Applicants must be able to carry out registry and records management activities efficiently and effectively.
Duties
The successful candidate will develop, administer and maintain the restitution land claims database.
Duties include maintaining the office file plan, checking standardised files, compiling reports, updating inventories and providing land restitution claims information.
The candidate will give claimants accurate information about the status of their claims and respond to general enquiries about the lodgement of land claims.
Additional duties include providing registry services, receiving and registering files, controlling movement of files, conducting file audits, maintaining filing systems and updating land claims information.
The successful candidate will also capture approved projects, update the status of claims, coordinate administrative duties, provide clerical support, process documents for archival and disposal and operate office machines related to registry functions.
Enquiries
Ms A van Vuuren
Tel: 043 701 8127
Ms A Kili
Tel: 043 701 8186
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
Ocean Terrace, Block H
Corner of Coutts and Moore Street
Quigney
East London
Email applications must be sent to:
Senior Project Officer: Land Development Support Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/194
Directorate: District Office
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Agricultural Economics, Agri Business, Agricultural Management, LLB or a related equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least two years’ relevant experience in a land reform environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of departmental policies, prescripts and practices relating to Land Reform.
Applicants must understand sector needs, business requirements, policy development, monitoring and evaluation techniques, government development policies, research methodology and corporate governance principles.
Applicants must have knowledge of human and financial management.
Required skills include project management, communication, agricultural development, conflict management, stakeholder mobilisation, financial management, computer literacy, information management and analytical thinking.
Applicants must be willing to travel.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement projects for the development of producers towards commercialisation.
Duties include assisting with identifying producers to be supported and establishing partnerships between producers and development partners.
The candidate will organise capacity-building and training programmes for producers.
Additional duties include facilitating the appointment of strategic partners and service providers, supporting resource mapping, developing project registers, supporting farm assessments and feasibility studies and compiling reports.
The candidate will also assist in developing business plans, coordinating approval documents, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, monitoring projects and supporting risk mitigation.
Enquiries
Ms A van Vuuren
Tel: 043 701 8127
Ms AC Kili
Tel: 043 701 8186
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
Ocean Terrace, Block H
Corner of Coutts and Moore Street
Quigney
East London
Email applications must be sent to:
Senior Project Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/195
Directorate: Operational Management
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: East London, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Agriculture, Development Studies, Social Science, Law or a related equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in a land reform environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of development management, strategic management, research methods, community facilitation, business plans, land reform, restitution of land rights and rural development.
Required skills include project management, negotiation, contract management, leadership, communication, drafting terms of reference, managing consultants, report writing, computer literacy, community facilitation and networking.
Applicants must be willing to travel, spend extended periods in the field and work irregular hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will investigate and validate restitution claims.
Duties include gathering oral and documentary evidence, compiling research reports and gazetting claims.
The candidate will verify beneficiaries of lodged claims, compile family trees, gather supporting documents and compile verification reports.
Additional duties include negotiating settlement of claims, preparing terms of reference for valuation, conducting deeds research, compiling Section 42D documents and responding to land claims enquiries.
The candidate will also respond to enquiries from the Minister, Chief Director, Director-General, Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Premier and Presidential matters.
Enquiries
Ms A van Vuuren
Tel: 043 701 8127
Ms AC Kili
Tel: 043 701 8186
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
Ocean Terrace, Block H
Corner of Coutts and Moore Street
Quigney
East London
Email applications must be sent to:
Senior Imagery Assistant Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/196
Directorate: Geo-Spatial Information and Professional Support
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Mowbray, Western Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of basic image correction and the operation and maintenance of large-format printers, scanning machines and lamination machines.
Required skills include verbal and written communication, organising ability and computer literacy.
Duties
The successful candidate will print orthophoto paper prints using the appropriate printing device.
Duties include printing orthophoto paper prints for production, either digitally or from scanned images.
The candidate will scan images from films and hard copies for production or archiving at the required resolution.
Additional duties include maintaining equipment, reporting defective machines, laminating prints, assisting artisans, retrieving and storing aerial films, storing hard copy aerial images and managing photographic and printing consumables.
The candidate will also deliver completed maps and aerial photographs, trim completed maps, conduct stock-taking of consumables and maintain departmental quality standards.
Enquiries
Ms N Madlala
Tel: 021 658 4300
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
4th Floor
No 2 Riebeeck Street
ABSA Building
Cape Town
Email applications must be sent to:
Finance Clerk Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/197
Office: Office of the Surveyor General
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Polokwane, Limpopo
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of financial functions and practices.
Applicants must be able to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics.
Applicants must have basic knowledge and insight into Public Service financial legislation, procedures and Treasury Regulations, including the PFMA, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PPPFA and Financial Manual.
Applicants must have knowledge of basic financial operating systems such as PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS.
Required skills include planning, organising, computer literacy, verbal and written communication and basic numeracy.
Duties
The successful candidate will render financial accounting transactions.
Duties include receiving invoices, checking invoices for correctness, verification and approval, processing payments, filing documents and collecting cash.
The candidate will perform salary administration support services, including receiving and processing salary advices, capturing salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments and deductions.
Additional duties include performing bookkeeping support, capturing financial transactions, clearing suspense accounts, recording debtors and creditors, processing electronic banking transactions and compiling journals.
The role also includes monitoring debtor accounts, registering new debts, sending monthly statements, supporting budget services, identifying variances, capturing virements and receiving cash payments.
Enquiries
Ms M Nkuna
Tel: 015 495 1905
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
61 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0700
Email applications must be sent to:
Auxiliary Service Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/198
Directorate: Cadastral Information, Maintenance and Supply Services
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Polokwane, Limpopo
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have computer literacy and basic understanding of maps and cadastral documents.
Required skills include interpersonal relations, verbal and written communication, computer software skills, organising ability and attention to detail.
Duties
The successful candidate will process documents for cadastral requirements.
Duties include receiving and registering diagrams, general plans, sectional titles and survey records.
The candidate will reproduce cadastral documents for registration copies and administer cadastral documents.
Additional duties include preparing dummy trips and mark-out boards, replacing worn-out hanging strips, repairing damaged documents and providing cadastral information to internal and external clients.
The candidate will capture cadastral data, scan newly approved cadastral documents, attend to requests for rescans and missing images, archive cadastral documents and maintain filing standards.
Enquiries
Ms M Nkuna
Tel: 015 495 1905
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
61 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0700
Email applications must be sent to:
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae in PDF format.
The PDF document must not exceed 10MB.
Applications may be submitted by email to the email address listed under each post or by hand delivery to the address listed under each post.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development official website.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 August 2026 at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and detailed CV.
The PDF document must not exceed 10MB.
Applicants must quote the correct reference number when applying.
Applications may be submitted by email or hand delivery.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when requested.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is an equal opportunity employer committed to representivity and affirmative action.
The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies.