DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CLOSING DATE : 07 August 2026 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 completion of the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and 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. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three
(3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity.

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. Do not
submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate
applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be
acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will
not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. 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 not 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 26/104 : SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/184
Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma in Logistics Management / Public
Management / Purchasing Management / Supply Chain Management /
Management (Logistics / Supply Chain Management). Minimum of 2 years of
experience in procurement administration/acquisition
management/provisioning administration. Job-related knowledge: The
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA). Treasury Regulations. Treasury Supply Chain and Management
guidelines and practice notes. Knowledge of supply chain management with
emphasis on procurement administration and Government and CIBD
procurement policies. Knowledge of Transversal contracts and the PFMA,
Treasury Regulations and relevant prescripts. Job related skills: Computer
literacy. Communication (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations. Analytical
thinking. Teamwork. Working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

DUTIES : Facilitate demand management services. Conduct and analyse the market per
commodity. Coordinate and review the procurement and demand management
plan. Receive and check compliance of all procurement request from clients.
Provide support in drafting specifications. Compile and update procurement
and demand plan progress report. Implement the quotation process. Manage
sourcing of quotations amounting to R1 000 000.00 using the electronic
departmental database (CSD). Check compliance of all procurement
documents and processes. Ensure the sourcing of goods and services from
updated registered service providers on the National Treasury supplier
database. Arrange and facilitate BID specifications where and when applicable.
Conduct and facilitate briefing sessions where and when applicable.
Coordinate compilation minutes of the briefing session outcome. Arrange and
facilitate Bid Evaluation Committee procedures where and when applicable.
Coordinate and check minutes. Coordinate comparative schedules for request
above R30 000.00. Coordinate documentation for approval. Coordinate
appointment letters and update registers. Implement the Bidding process.
Compile Bid documentation for approval to advertise. Publish the Bids.
Conduct and facilitate briefing sessions. Compile and check minutes. Open
bids and record on the relevant systems/websites. Prepare comparatives
schedules in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and
Regulations. Compile and where necessary and check minutes of all the
meetings. Draft and package the submission to the Bid Adjudication Committee
for consideration. Provide secretariat duties to the Provincial Bid Adjudication
Committee (PBAC). Prepare appointment letters and update the register and
procurement plan. Publish award to the relevant media. Facilitate contract
management services. Maintain and update contract register. Prepare
standard Bid document (SBD 7.1 and 7.2) for sign off.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MO Fakude Tel No: (013) 754 8074
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 7th Floor
Block E, Bateleur Office Park Building, 17 Van Rensburg Street, Nelspruit,
1200 or by email to Post184@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured and Indian
Females and Persons with Disabilities.

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POST 26/105 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/182
Chief Directorate: Property Management and Advisory Services
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12
Certificate and National Diploma in Secretarial / Office Administration /
Management or relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’
experience in rendering a support service to senior management. Job-related
knowledge: Relevant legislation/policies / prescripts and procedures,
Telephone etiquette, Basic knowledge of financial administration. Job related
skills: Sound organisational ability. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Good
interpersonal relations. High level of reliability. Communication (verbal and
written). Language and ability to communicate well with people at different
levels and from different backgrounds. Ability to do research and analyse
documents and situations. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Selfmanagement and motivation. Willingness to work extended hours. Classified
Secrets Security Clearance.

DUTIES : Provide a secretarial / receptionist support service to the manager. Receives
telephone calls in an environment where, in addition to the calls for the senior
manager, discretion is required to decide to whom the call should be forwarded.
In the process the job incumbent should finalise some enquiries. Performs
advanced typing work. Operates and ensures that office equipment, e.g.
printers and photocopies are in good working order. Record the engagements
of the senior manager. Utilises discretion to decide whether to accept/decline
or refer to other employees’ requests for meetings, based on the assessed
importance and urgency of the matter. Coordinates with and sensitises/advises
the manager regarding engagements. Compiles realistic schedules for
appointments. Render administrative support service. Ensures the effective
flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager.
Ensures the safe keeping of all documentation in the office of the manager in
line with relevant legislation and policies. Obtains inputs, collates and compiles
reports, e.g.: Progress reports, Monthly reports and management reports.
Scrutinises routine submissions/reports and make notes and/or
recommendations for the manager. Respond to enquiries received from
internal and external stakeholders. Drafts documents as required. Does filling
of documents for the manager and the unit where required. Collects, analyses
and collates information requested by the manager. Clarifies instructions and
notes on behalf of the manager. Ensures that travel arrangements are well
coordinated. Prioritises issues in the office of the manager. Manages the leave
register and telephone accounts for the unit. Handles procurement of standard
items like stationary, refreshments etc. for the activities of the manager and the
unit. Obtains the necessary signatures on documents like procurement advice
and monthly salary reports. Provides support to manager regarding meetings.
Scrutinises documents to determine actions/information / other documents
required for meetings. Collects and compiles all necessary documents for the
manager to inform him / her on the contents. Records minutes/decisions and
communicates to relevant role-players, follow-up on progress made. Prepares
briefing notes for the manager as required. Coordinates logistical
arrangements for meetings when required. Supports the manager with the
administration for the manager’s budget. Collects and coordinates all the
documents that relate to the manager’s budget. Assists manager in
determining funding requirements for purposes of Medium-Term Expenditure
Framework (MTEF) submissions. Keeps records for expenditure
commitments, monitors expenditure and alerts manager of possible over and
under spending. Checks and correlates Basic Accounting System (BAS)
reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Identifies the need to
move funds between items, consults with the manager and compiles draft
memos for this purpose. Compares the MTEF allocation with the requested
budget and informs the manager of changes. Studies the relevant public
service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure
that the application thereof is understood properly. Remains up to date with
regard to the prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to his / her work
terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager. Remains
abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the
manager.

ENQUIRIES : Ms F Maki Tel No: (012) 312 8244
APPLICATIONS : 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 Post182@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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POST 26/106 : SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/183
Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Job related skills: Good telephone etiquette.
Sound organisational ability. 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.

DUTIES : Provide a secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive
telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if not meant for
the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events in the diary.
Type documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit. Operate
office equipment e.g. computers 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 filing 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.
Keep abreast with the procedures and process that apply in the office of the
senior manager.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Ziqubu Tel No: (033) 264 9515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor,
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg,
3200 or by email to Post183@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.