DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 22 December 2025 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF
document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The
Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications
due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must
provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document,
qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior
management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign
qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
To be appointed
at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find
course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS submission of proof. Shortlisted
applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry
assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of
which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection
committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency
assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration
(DPSA) directives.
The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial
competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or
fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South
African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late
applications will not be considered. Did not submit duplicate applications. If
applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to
high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. If
you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application
to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a
moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by
any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts,
the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future.
Important: DLRRD is an equal
opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative
action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The
Department reserves the right no to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to
the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment
purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the
Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks,
security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security
clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance
agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships
of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to
disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 45/94 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/56
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Office of The Chief Registrar of Deeds: Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent qualification. No experience required.
Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data,
and operate computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the
legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and
retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the
work in registry. Planning and organization. Computer literacy. Language.
Good verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal relations.
Flexibility. Teamwork.
DUTIES : Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes. Provide registry counter
services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle incoming and outgoing
correspondence. Receive all mails, sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute
notices on registry issues. Render an effective filling and record management
service. Opening and close files according to record classification system.
Filing/storage, tracing (electronically / manually) and retrieval of documents
and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate office machines in relation
to the registry function. Open and maintain franking machine register. Frank
post, record money and update register on daily basis. Undertake spot checks
on post to ensure no private post is included. Lock posts in postback for
messengers to delivery to Post Office. Open and maintain remittance register.
Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the remittance register. Hand
delivers and signs over remittances to finance. Send wrong remittances back
to sender via registered post and record reference number in register. Keep
daily record of number of letters franked. Process documents for archiving and/
disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives and
distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the
supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Tshinavhe or PM Matsemela Tel No: (012) 337 9380
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to Agriculture Place,
Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 20 Steve Biko Rd (formely Beatrix)
Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 or by email to Advert16@deeds.gov.za before
the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
NOTE : Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the
advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted. Failure
to do this will result in the application being disqualified. EE Targets: Coloured,
Indian and White Males and Indian and White Females and Persons with
Disabilities.
POST 45/95 : FINANCE CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/57
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds: Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. No experience required. Basic knowledge of financial functions,
practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate
financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service Financial
Legislations Procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR,
PPPFA, FINANCIAL Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems
(PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc). Planning and organise skills. Computer literacy
skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Basic numeracy skills.
Confidentiality, fairness and honesty.
DUTIES : Render financial accounting transactions. Receive invoices. Check invoices for
correctness, verification and approval (internal control). Process invoices (e.g.
capture payments). Filing of all documents. Collection of cash. Perform salary
administration support services. Receive salary advices. Process advices (e.g.
check advices for correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments,
capture all deductions etc). File all documents. Perform bookkeeping support
services. Capture all financial transactions. Clear suspense accounts. Record
debtors and creditors. Process electronic banking transactions. Render a
budget support service. Collect information from budget holders. Compare
expenditure against budget. Identify variances. Capture, allocate virements on
budgets. Distribute documents with regard to the budget. File all documents.
Receive and capture cash payments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Matsemela or HS Tshinavhe Tel No: (012) 337 9380
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to Agriculture Place,
Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 20 Steve Biko Rd (formely Beatrix)
Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 or by email to Advert13@deeds.gov.za before
the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
NOTE : Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the
advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted. Failure
to do this will result in the application being disqualified. EE Targets: Coloured,
Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons
with Disabilities.
POST 45/96 : HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/61 (X2 POSTS)
Division: Human Resource and Records Management Services
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Office of The Chief Registrar of Deeds: Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent qualification. No experience required.
Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data,
and operate computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the
legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and
retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the
work in registry. Planning and organisation. Computer literacy. Good verbal
and written communication skills. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility.
Teamwork.
DUTIES : Implement human resource administration practices. Recruitment and
Selection (Advertisements, Appointments, Transfer, Verification of
qualifications, Secretariat functions at interviews, Absorptions, Probationary
periods e.g.). Implement conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical,
Injury. on Duty, Long Service Recognition, Overtime, Relocation, Pension,
Allowances, PILIR or etc.). Performance Management. Termination of service,
Address human resource administration enquiries. Respond to enquiries from
internal and external clients.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. H Tshinavhe Tel No: (012) 337 9380
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to Agriculture Place,
Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 20 Steve Biko Rd (formely Beatrix)
Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 or by email to Advert14@deeds.gov.za before
the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
NOTE : Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the
advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted. Failure
to do this will result in the application being disqualified. EE Targets: Coloured,
Indian and White Males and Indian and White Females and Persons with
Disabilities.
POST 45/97 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/20
Directorate: Quality Assurance and Administration
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : North West (Mmabatho)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as
well as the ability to capture data and operate a computer. Working knowledge
and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working
environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills: Planning
and organisation, Computer literacy, Language and Communication (verbal
and written). Interpersonal relations. Flexibility and work within a team.
DUTIES : Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and
other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail / files.
Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive, sort, register and
dispatch all mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing
and record management service. Opening and close files according to record
classification system. Filing / storage, tracing (electronically / manually) and
retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate
office machines in relation to the registry function. Open and maintain Franking
machine register. Frank post, record money and update register on a daily
basis. Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included.
Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to the Post Office. Open and
maintain remittance register. Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the
remittance register. Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finance. Send
wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference
number in register. Keep daily record of number of letters franked. Process
documents for archiving and / disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and
package files for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be
archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Dipudi Tel No: (018) 388 7138
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Coner
James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735
or by email to P20@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities.
POST 45/98 : SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/21
Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape (East London)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent qualification. Job related knowledge:
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Job
related skills: Good telephone etiquette, Sound organisational skills, Good
people skills, Computer literacy, Ability to communicate well with people at
different levels and from different backgrounds (both written and verbal), Ability
to act with tact and discretion. Good grooming and presentation.
DUTIES : Provide a secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive
telephonic calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for
the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events in the diary.
Types documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit on a
word process. Operate office equipment e.g. Fax machines and photocopiers.
Provide a clerical support service to the Senior Manager. Liaise with travel
agencies to make travel arrangements. Check arrangements when relevant
documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for the senior manager
and the staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invite role players, organise
refreshments and sets up schedules for meeting and events. Process the travel
and subsistence claims for the unit. Process all invoices that emanate from the
activities of the work of the senior manager. Records basic minutes of meetings
of the senior manager where required. Draft routine correspondence and
reports. Do filling of documents for the senior manager and the unit where
necessary. Administer matters like leave registers and telephonic accounts.
Receive, records and distributes all incoming and outgoing documents. Handle
the procurement of standard items like stationary, refreshments etc. Collects
all relevant documents to enable the Director to prepare for meetings. Remains
up to date with regard to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her
/ his work environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the senior
manager. Study the relevant public service and the departmental prescripts /
policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is
understood properly. Remain abreast with the procedures and process that
apply in the office of the senior manager.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms A Kili Tel No: (043) 701 8186
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Coner
James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735
or by email to P20@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities.
POST 45/99 : MESSENGER REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/22
Directorate: District Office
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: (Sarah Baartman / Nelson Mandela Bay)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10
Certificate. Job related skills: Computer literacy, Sound organisational skills,
Good people skills, Basic communication (verbal and written), Client
orientation and customer focus.
DUTIES : Perform messenger functions. Sort and arrange correspondences in the
registry. Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (mail, parcels,
documents and files). Records and control correspondences register. Sort
mail, files, documents and parcels. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and
addressed. Collect mail, files documents and parcels to addressor. Deliver
mail, files, documents and parcels to addresses. Ensure that recipients sign on
the delivery book / register. Record contents and physical addresses in the
delivery book / register. Perform general office assistant tasks. Make copies,
fax and shred documents.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms A Kili Tel No: (043) 701 8186
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Ocean
Terrace, Coner Moore and Coutts Street, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5201
or by email to P22@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured,
Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

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