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Director: Tenure Reform Implementation Ref No

Department of Land Reform And Rural Development
Northern Cape (Kimberley), Northern CapeR1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)FinanceCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/50 : DIRECTOR: TENURE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION REF NO:

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package

includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be

structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)

CENTRE : Northern Cape (Kimberley)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12

Certificate and Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or

related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-

entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5

years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the relevant field. A

valid driver's licence. Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land

tenure security matters. Relevant tenure legislation and policies. Strategic

planning. Human resource management. Financial management. Supply chain

management. Knowledge of economics. Public Service Act. Job related skills:

Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Planning and

organising. Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving and decision

making. Interpersonal relations. Facilitation and ability to present. Negotiation

and conflict resolution. Networking ability. Team management. Customer and

client focus. Statistical forecasting. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under

pressure.

DUTIES : Manage and implement Communal Land Tenure Programmes. Promote

awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant

laws to stakeholders. Laise and monitor land rights management structures by

providing legal protection and awareness. Facilitate and mediate in case of

land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant

legislation. Manage the implementation of the communal tenure programmes

in terms of Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act (TRANCRAA) and Interim

Protection of Informal Land Rights Act (IPILRA). Manage the implementation

of the land rights upgrade programmes in terms of Acts 111, 112, 119. Manage

and implement land rights programmes. Manage all enquiries on land rights

programmes. Establish and maintain land rights mediation and adjudication

processes. Conduct land rights awareness campaigns. Provide long terms

security of tenure to farm dwellers through acquisition of land in terms of

Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) and Land Reform (Labour Tenants)

Act. Manage the establishment and support of the Land Rights Management

Committees (LRMC). Provide support to the Office of the Communal Property

Association (CPA) Registrar. Provide support to CPA Office for the

establishment of Communal Property Associations. Provide support to CPA

office in the training and support of CPA. Maintain the database of CPAs

assisted through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF). Support the CPA

office with intervention on CPA disputes. Support the CPA office through LRMF

to provide the mediation, judicial administration, and dispute resolution

proceedings of the CPAs. Provide strategic leadership and support land tenure

programmes. Lead and manage the Directorate. Develop provincial

implementation plan on tenure programmes. Manage and coordinate

stakeholder relations. Represent and present the Directorate at various Fora.

Manage external and internal audits. Ensure implementation of policies and

legislation. Manage risk and audit action plan. Manage the Land Rights

Management Facility in the Province. Conduct quarterly case review meetings.

Prepare quarterly case review reports. Approve request for appointment of

panellists, mediation, judicial administration, and bookkeepers.

ENQUIRIES : Mr K Moeketsi Tel No: (053) 830 4000/1

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:

Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street,

Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post171@dlrrd.gov.za

NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian

Females and Persons with disabilities.

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre- entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the relevant field. A valid driver's licence. Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters. Relevant tenure legislation and policies. Strategic planning. Human resource management. Financial management. Supply chain management. Knowledge of economics. Public Service Act. Job related skills: Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Planning and organising. Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving and decision making. Interpersonal relations. Facilitation and ability to present. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Networking ability. Team management. Customer and client focus. Statistical forecasting. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Manage and implement Communal Land Tenure Programmes. Promote awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders. Laise and monitor land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness. Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation. Manage the implementation of the communal tenure programmes in terms of Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act (TRANCRAA) and Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act (IPILRA). Manage the implementation of the land rights upgrade programmes in terms of Acts 111, 112, 119. Manage and implement land rights programmes. Manage all enquiries on land rights programmes. Establish and maintain land rights mediation and adjudication processes. Conduct land rights awareness campaigns. Provide long terms security of tenure to farm dwellers through acquisition of land in terms of Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) and Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act. Manage the establishment and support of the Land Rights Management Committees (LRMC). Provide support to the Office of the Communal Property Association (CPA) Registrar. Provide support to CPA Office for the establishment of Communal Property Associations. Provide support to CPA office in the training and support of CPA. Maintain the database of CPAs assisted through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF). Support the CPA office with intervention on CPA disputes. Support the CPA office through LRMF to provide the mediation, judicial administration, and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPAs. Provide strategic leadership and support land tenure programmes. Lead and manage the Directorate. Develop provincial implementation plan on tenure programmes. Manage and coordinate stakeholder relations. Represent and present the Directorate at various Fora. Manage external and internal audits. Ensure implementation of policies and legislation. Manage risk and audit action plan. Manage the Land Rights Management Facility in the Province. Conduct quarterly case review meetings. Prepare quarterly case review reports. Approve request for appointment of panellists, mediation, judicial administration, and bookkeepers.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post171@dlrrd.gov.za EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities. OTHER POSTS 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 Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ 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 re- advertise 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. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) has reference. Applicants are advised that 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 Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Post171@dlrrd.gov.za