The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies closing on 28 August 2026. These posts are available in Mpumalanga, Western Cape and North West, and are suitable for candidates with experience in senior management, district operations, financial management, supply chain management, provincial operations support, administration and secretarial support.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Land Reform and Rural Development |
| Closing Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Closing Time | 16:00 |
| Locations | Mpumalanga, Cape Town and Mmabatho |
| Application Method | Email or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | Completed Z83 form and detailed CV in PDF format, maximum 10MB |
| SMS Requirement | Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate before appointment |
| Late Applications | Not accepted |
District Director Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/212
Directorate: Ehlanzeni District Office
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, Level 13, all-inclusive SMS package
Centre: Mpumalanga
Enquiries: Ms ZP Hadebe, 013 754 8020
Application Email: Post212@dlrrd.gov.za
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, Public Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development Studies at NQF Level 7, or a related equivalent qualification.
A Nyukela Certificate, also known as the Pre-entry Certificate to SMS, must be submitted before appointment.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in the relevant environment.
Experience in the implementation and management of projects is required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have a thorough understanding of project management, corporate governance principles, performance management and monitoring systems, and government systems.
Applicants must have project management, coaching, mentoring, analytical thinking, adaptability, flexibility, customer service, initiative, innovation, communication and computer literacy skills.
Applicants must be willing to travel, work under pressure and work after hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide capacity building and National Rural Youth Service Corps services.
Duties include providing NARYSEC support services, facilitating participatory community development and coordinating NARYSEC project implementation.
The candidate will facilitate youth programmes and skills development at provincial and district level.
The role includes reducing household poverty in line with the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme.
The successful candidate will provide strategic land acquisition services and coordinate land acquisition processes.
The role includes facilitating poverty reduction, cooperative development, rural enterprise development and rural industries.
The candidate will promote rural business development and rural development financing.
Duties also include providing land development support services, managing business plans for agrarian development projects and monitoring land development support projects.
The successful candidate will provide property management services, administer leases, support land rights and tenure reform programmes, establish and support communal property institutions and facilitate land dispute resolution.
The role also includes rendering corporate and financial support services, legal advice, telecommunications services, administration support, financial support, client relations and office services.
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
17 Van Rensburg Street
7th Floor, Bateleur Building
Mbombela
1200
Applications may also be emailed to:
Employment Equity Target
Coloured and White males, African, Coloured and Indian females and persons with disabilities.
Director: Financial and Supply Chain Management Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/213
Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, Level 13, all-inclusive SMS package
Centre: Mpumalanga, Mbombela
Enquiries: Ms ZP Hadebe, 013 754 8020
Application Email: Post213@dlrrd.gov.za
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Cost Management Accounting, Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance, Auditing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Purchasing Management, Management in Logistics or Supply Chain Management at NQF Level 7, or a related equivalent qualification.
A Nyukela Certificate must be submitted before appointment.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in the relevant environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Treasury Regulations and Generally Recognised Accounting Principles.
Required skills include coaching and mentoring, presentation, analytical thinking, adaptability, flexibility, customer service, initiative, innovation, process improvement, communication, project management and computer literacy.
Applicants must be willing to travel.
Duties
The successful candidate will ensure compliance with financial management standards by adhering to policies and guidelines.
Duties include ensuring compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and related legislation.
The candidate will ensure implementation of policies, systems, procedures and processes for sound financial management.
The role includes overseeing financial support services within provincial shared service centres.
The successful candidate will manage financial accounting processes, the departmental budget, salaries, payroll and finance systems.
The role includes overseeing supply chain, facilities and office administration.
The candidate will manage demand management plans, acquisition of goods and services, assets, logistics, travel and transport services.
Duties also include providing financial management support services, internal control and reporting services, budget and reporting services, payment services, asset revenue management and lease revenue management.
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
17 Van Rensburg Street
7th Floor, Bateleur Building
Mbombela
1200
Applications may also be emailed to:
Employment Equity Target
Coloured and White males, African, Coloured and Indian females and persons with disabilities.
Director: Provincial Operations Support Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/214
Directorate: Provincial Operations Support
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, Level 13, all-inclusive SMS package
Centre: Mpumalanga, Mbombela
Enquiries: Ms ZP Hadebe, 013 754 8020
Application Email: Post214@dlrrd.gov.za
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration or Public Management at NQF Level 7, or a related equivalent qualification.
A Nyukela Certificate must be submitted before appointment.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in an operations support environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must understand corporate governance principles, performance management and monitoring systems, and government systems.
Required skills include communication, project management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, facilitation, coordination, monitoring, tracking, reporting, conceptual thinking, presentation and computer literacy.
Applicants must be willing to travel and be able to work under pressure and long hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate Governance Framework.
Duties include facilitating planning frameworks, monitoring provincial planning processes and analysing district and provincial integrated operational plans.
The candidate will ensure alignment of operational plans with the DLRRD Annual Performance Plan.
The role includes leading corporate performance monitoring and evaluation focused on Provincial Office Annual Performance Plan outcomes.
The successful candidate will manage and implement evaluation and research frameworks.
Duties include coordinating monitoring and evaluation systems, reporting tools and governance structures within the province.
The candidate will provide professional advice and support to the Chief Director on community participation, planning, performance reporting, corporate projects, policy, strategy, infrastructure development and corporate governance.
The role includes preparing quarterly and bi-annual performance reports, identifying risks and recommending interventions.
The successful candidate will monitor key departmental programmes, facilitate sharing of best practices and develop an Integrated Operational Plans performance reporting system.
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
17 Van Rensburg Street
7th Floor, Bateleur Building
Mbombela
1200
Applications may also be emailed to:
Employment Equity Target
Coloured and White males, African, Coloured and Indian females and persons with disabilities.
Senior Administrative Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/215
Directorate: Corporate Services
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Western Cape, Cape Town
Enquiries: Mr T Mtintsilana, 071 302 1220
Application Email: Post215@dlrrd.gov.za
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management or a relevant equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in an administration environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service Regulations, financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and the Basic Accounting System.
Required skills include computer literacy, interpersonal relations, organising, planning, verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, financial management and report writing.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure, work in a team and be willing to work extra hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide financial management services.
Duties include preparing annual budgets in line with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and strategic priorities.
The candidate will compile Demand Management Plans, Medium Term Expenditure Framework inputs, adjustment estimates and Estimated National Expenditure inputs.
The role includes overseeing efficient use of funds, coordinating budgeting, audit and financial functions, and verifying transport, subsistence, sundry and overtime payments.
The successful candidate will administer procurement of goods and services, facilitate Supply Chain Management services, and report on SCM matters.
The role includes maintaining assets, sourcing quotations, capturing and authorising goods and services on LOGIS, and handling SCM queries.
The candidate will provide office support, supervise staff, prepare submissions, attend to Internal Audit queries, administer leave, make travel bookings and provide secretariat services.
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
4th Floor
No 2 Riebeeck Street
ABSA Building
Cape Town
Applications may also be emailed to:
Employment Equity Target
African, Coloured and Indian males, Indian and White females and persons with disabilities.
Senior Administrative Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/216
Directorate: Tenure Reform Implementation
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Western Cape, Cape Town
Enquiries: Mr T Mtintsilana, 071 302 1220
Application Email: Post216@dlrrd.gov.za
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management or a relevant equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in an administration environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service Regulations, financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and BAS.
Computer literacy, interpersonal relations, organising, planning, communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, financial management and report writing skills are required.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure, work in a team and be willing to work extra hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide financial management services.
Duties include preparing annual budgets, compiling Demand Management Plans, MTEF, adjustment estimates and ENE inputs.
The candidate will oversee the effective use of funds and coordinate budgeting, audit and financial functions.
The role includes verifying transport, subsistence, sundry and overtime payments.
The successful candidate will administer procurement of goods and services and facilitate Supply Chain Management services.
The candidate will report on SCM matters, control assets, manage sourcing and quotations, capture and authorise goods and services on LOGIS, and handle supply chain queries.
The role includes general office support, staff supervision, operational plan support, submissions, internal audit queries, leave administration, travel bookings, secretariat services and asset administration.
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
4th Floor
No 2 Riebeeck Street
ABSA Building
Cape Town
Applications may also be emailed to:
Employment Equity Target
African, Coloured, Indian and White males, African, Coloured, Indian and White females and persons with disabilities.
Secretary Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/211
Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: North West, Mmabatho
Enquiries: Ms P Dipudi, 018 388 7138
Application Email: Post211@dlrrd.gov.za
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Applicants must have good telephone etiquette, sound organisational ability and good people skills.
Applicants must be able to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds, both verbally and in writing.
Applicants must be able to act with tact and discretion.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide secretariat and receptionist support to the Director.
Duties include receiving telephone calls and referring calls to the correct role players where necessary.
The candidate will record appointments and events in the diary.
The role includes typing documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit.
The successful candidate will operate office equipment such as computers and photocopiers.
The candidate will provide clerical support, liaise with travel agencies, arrange meetings and events, identify venues, invite role players, organise refreshments and prepare schedules.
The role includes processing travel and subsistence claims and invoices related to the work of the senior manager.
The successful candidate will record basic minutes, draft routine correspondence and reports, file documents and administer leave registers and telephone accounts.
The candidate will receive, record and distribute incoming and outgoing documents and handle procurement of standard items such as stationery and refreshments.
The role includes collecting documents required by the Director for meetings and keeping updated with relevant public service and departmental prescripts.
Application Details
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
Corner James Moroka and Sekame Drive
West Gallery
Megacity
Mmabatho
2735
Applications may also be emailed to:
Employment Equity Target
African, Indian and White males, African, Indian and White females and persons with disabilities.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae in PDF format, not exceeding 10MB.
Applications must be submitted by email or hand delivery using the correct details listed under each post.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 28 August 2026 at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications delayed because of technical issues will not be considered.
The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Applicants must not submit duplicate applications.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit separate applications for each post.
Email applications will be acknowledged through an automated response.
Manual applications will not be acknowledged due to high application volumes.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents, including identity document and qualifications, where necessary.
Service certificates may be required to support senior management experience.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a South African Qualifications Authority evaluation report.
SMS applicants must complete the Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme offered by the National School of Government.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a practical assessment and an integrity assessment.
Shortlisted SMS candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
A maximum of three SMS candidates may undergo psychometric assessments after the technical exercise and interview.
False or fraudulent qualifications will be reported to the South African Police Service, and a criminal case may be opened.
Applicants who have not heard from the Department within three months should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process, re-advertise the post or not fill the vacancies.
By applying, applicants consent to the collection and processing of personal information for recruitment purposes.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting, reference checks and social media profile checks.
Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or other allegations or investigations.
Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests.
Applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and disclose memberships of boards and directorships.
Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.