The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies available in Pretoria, Ladysmith, Mowbray and Richards Bay. These posts are suitable for candidates with experience in land administration, property management, survey services, tenure reform, security services and facilities support.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Land Reform and Rural Development |
| Closing Date | 03 July 2026 at 16:00 |
| Locations | Pretoria, Ladysmith, Mowbray and Richards Bay |
| Application Method | Email or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | Completed Z83 form and detailed CV |
| Email File Size | PDF document not exceeding 10MB |
Chief Land Research Specialist: Conveyance Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/86
Directorate: Property Research and Support
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Gauteng, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an LLB Degree, Property Management qualification or a related equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in property management, portfolio immovable asset management or land administration.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes property research techniques and interpretation of relevant legislation on land administration and immovable properties.
Required skills include the ability to interpret title deeds and legal documents, project management, verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, computer literacy, policy and records research, planning and organising, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Duties
The successful candidate will prepare and provide vesting registration services.
Duties include conducting property research, preparing vesting instructions, recording requests for registration transactions, obtaining original title deeds, verifying documents from conveyancers, reviewing payment of services rendered by conveyancers, providing conveyancing advice and issuing certified copies of item 28(1).
The candidate will also attend to direct lodgement of vesting endorsements, disposal registrations under relevant legislation, servitude and lease registrations, instructions to the State Attorney, immovable asset register updates, Land Administration Web updates, portfolio of evidence uploads and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Enquiries
Ms T Molotsi
Tel: 012 312 9730
Application Details
Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to:
600 Lilian Ngoyi Street
Formerly known as Van der Walt Street
Berea Park
Pretoria
0002
Email applications can be sent to:
Senior Project Officer: Property Management Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/75
Directorate: District Office
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal, Ladysmith
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Real Estate, LLB, Property Law, Property Management, Property Portfolio Management, Town and Regional Planning at NQF Level 6 or a related equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in property management.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes the Public Service Act, PFMA, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Treasury Regulations, GIAMA, Land Reform: Provision of Land and Assistance Act, State Land Disposal Act and other relevant laws.
Required skills include analytical thinking, verbal and written communication, planning and organising, computer literacy, report writing, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal relations, facilitation and presentation.
Duties
The successful candidate will capture contracts on the state land lease system and update lease information on the Land Administration Web system.
Duties include generating contracts, uploading approval documents, facilitating the signing of lease and caretaker agreements, compiling contract records, developing lease schedules, conducting asset verification, inspecting state properties, barcoding assets and protecting state assets against vandalism.
The candidate will also monitor lease and caretaker performance, ensure proper use and maintenance of assets, support the district, process applications for lease amendments, initiate land surveying, identify assets for subdivision and process subdivision applications.
Enquiries
Mr NR Jacquire
Tel: 033 264 9500
Application Details
Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to:
1st Floor
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street
Formerly known as Loop Street
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Email applications can be sent to:
Survey Technician Grade A-C Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/79
Directorate: Survey Services
Salary: R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, in accordance with OSD requirements
Centre: Western Cape, Mowbray
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Survey or Cartography at NQF Level 6.
Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council as a Survey Technician or Surveyor is required.
Applicants must have at least three years’ post-qualification technical survey experience.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes programme and project management, survey design and analysis, research and development, computer-aided survey applications, legal compliance, technical report writing and high-performance culture.
Required skills include decision-making, team leadership, analytical thinking, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus, communication, computer literacy, planning, organising, conflict management, problem-solving, people management and innovation.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide technical survey services and support.
Duties include examining, maintaining, archiving and supplying survey documents, performing surveys and survey computations, promoting safety, evaluating plans and technical manuals, providing GIS mapping and information supply services, compiling reports, developing and maintaining databases and supervising candidate survey technicians or related personnel.
The candidate will also conduct research and development, support continuous professional development, study new survey technologies and liaise with relevant bodies on survey-related matters.
Enquiries
Ms N Dlamini
Tel: 021 658 4300
Application Details
Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to:
4th Floor
No 2 Riebeeck Street
ABSA Building
Cape Town
Email applications can be sent to:
Project Officer: Tenure Reform Implementation Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/74
Directorate: District Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Social Science, Legal Studies or a related equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6.
Applicants must have at least one year of experience in tenure reform or a related field.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes land tenure security matters, tenure legislation and policies, strategic planning, human resources management, financial management, supply chain management, economics and the Public Service Act.
Required skills include analytical thinking, communication, planning and organising, computer literacy, report writing, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal relations, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution, networking, team management and customer focus.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement communal land tenure projects.
Duties include conducting awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws, supporting land rights management structures, facilitating mediation in land rights violations and disputes, implementing communal tenure upgrade programmes and responding to land rights project queries.
The candidate will also support the establishment and management of communal property entities, maintain the CPA database, conduct awareness on CPA activities, investigate and intervene in registered CPA affairs, support mediation and dispute resolution, and provide administrative, secretariat, clerical and logistical support.
Enquiries
Ms N Ziqubu
Tel: 033 264 9515
Application Details
Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to:
1st Floor
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street
Formerly known as Loop Street
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Email applications can be sent to:
Senior Security Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/73
Posts: 3
Directorate: Physical Security and Special Events
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Gauteng, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 and a Grade B Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority certificate.
Applicants must have at least three years’ security officer experience.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes access control procedures, control room operations, equipment and stores movement control, PSIRA, Minimum Information Security Standards, Protection of Information Act and emergency procedures.
Required skills include computer literacy, verbal and written communication, report writing and telephone etiquette.
Duties
The successful candidates will supervise security functions performed by security officers or service providers.
Duties include allocating duties, monitoring outcomes, applying corrective measures, monitoring access control, authorising movement of equipment and documents, inspecting security equipment, checking occurrence books, supporting emergency responses and performing administrative security functions.
The candidates will also determine rosters and shift schedules, monitor performance, control leave, administer key control systems, identify risks and threats, respond to alarms, report faulty equipment, conduct preliminary investigations, supervise control room activities and update incident registers.
Enquiries
Mr F Aphane
Tel: 012 312 8625
Application Details
Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to:
600 Lilian Ngoyi Street
Formerly known as Van der Walt Street
Berea Park
Pretoria
0002
Email applications can be sent to:
Tradesman Aid Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/80
Directorate: Survey Services
Salary: R170 226 per annum, Level 03
Centre: Western Cape, Mowbray
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 at NQF Level 3 or a relevant equivalent qualification.
Required skills include verbal and written communication, good interpersonal relations, ability to organise, ability to use electrical and hand tools, and ability to work independently.
Duties
The successful candidate will assist with the maintenance of facilities, vehicles and equipment.
Duties include maintaining team vehicles, caravans, store tents and tools, relocating camp when required, repairing and cleaning equipment, ensuring safe storage and routine maintenance of implements, reporting defects to the mechanical workshop and assisting with dispensing and receiving fuels and oils.
Enquiries
Ms N Dlamini
Tel: 021 658 4300
Application Details
Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to:
4th Floor
No 2 Riebeeck Street
ABSA Building
Cape Town
Email applications can be sent to:
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applications must be submitted as a PDF document not exceeding 10MB if sent by email.
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 separate applications for each post.
Do not submit duplicate applications.
Important Notes for Applicants
Late applications will not be considered.
The Department will not be held responsible for server delays or late applications caused by technical issues.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents, including identity document, qualifications and service certificates where necessary, before the interviews.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide SAQA evaluation reports.
Failure to comply with application requirements will result in disqualification.
False or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Service.
Shortlisted candidates may undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Shortlisted candidates may also undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks, including social media profile checks.
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, board memberships and directorships.
If applicants do not hear from the Department within three months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the vacancies.