Senior State Land Advisor Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/177 (X2 Posts)

POST 25/51 : SENIOR STATE LAND ADVISOR REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/177 (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for MMS)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

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

Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Law (LLB / BProc

Degree). Minimum of 5 years` post qualification experience in litigation, drafting

of legal opinions and drafting of contracts. Admission as an Attorney or proven

experience as a practicing Advocate. A valid driver`s licence. Job related

knowledge: Knowledge of legislation on state land and other relevant

prescripts. Knowledge of Constitutional Law. Knowledge of property

management. Knowledge of policy analysis and development. Knowledge of

legal research procedures. Knowledge of service level agreements and

memorandum of understanding or agreements. Job related skills: Computer

literacy. Project management. Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and

written). Problem solving and decision making.

DUTIES : Render legal opinion on state land matters. Verify information on Land

Administration Web (LAW) system pertaining to legal matters as per received

instruction. Conduct legal research to formulate legal opinion on state land

matters. Consult client stakeholders on legal matters pertaining to state land.

Monitor and review current standard legal agreements. Render legal advice on

all contracts pertaining to state land. Review state land contracts and

agreements. Draft contracts or agreements on state land matters. Peruse and

edit draft lease agreements (short or long term) caretaker-ship agreements,

commercial development agreements and agricultural lease agreements.

Ensure that lease contracts are in compliance with lease and disposal policies

and relevant legislation. Manage litigation processes on state land matters.

Refer litigation matters to Legal Services, State Attorneys and legal counsel.

Liaise with State Attorneys on briefings and instructions. Conduct follow-ups

and update on the progress on matters referred. Prepare reports on progress

and conclusion of matters referred. Provide legal inputs on policy development

and procedure pertaining to state land. Provide responses on audit findings

relating to compliance with legislation or any matter of legal nature. Ensure

compliance on all legal related matters pertaining to state land. Provide

capacity building to internal clients on legal related matters. Investigate

complaints, where necessary, and provide recommendations.

ENQUIRIES : Adv VZ Mngwengwe Tel No: (012) 312 9362

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 Post177@dlrrd.gov.za

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

Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Law (LLB / BProc Degree). Minimum of 5 years` post qualification experience in litigation, drafting of legal opinions and drafting of contracts. Admission as an Attorney or proven experience as a practicing Advocate. A valid driver`s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of legislation on state land and other relevant prescripts. Knowledge of Constitutional Law. Knowledge of property management. Knowledge of policy analysis and development. Knowledge of legal research procedures. Knowledge of service level agreements and memorandum of understanding or agreements. Job related skills: Computer literacy. Project management. Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making.

Render legal opinion on state land matters. Verify information on Land Administration Web (LAW) system pertaining to legal matters as per received instruction. Conduct legal research to formulate legal opinion on state land matters. Consult client stakeholders on legal matters pertaining to state land. Monitor and review current standard legal agreements. Render legal advice on all contracts pertaining to state land. Review state land contracts and agreements. Draft contracts or agreements on state land matters. Peruse and edit draft lease agreements (short or long term) caretaker-ship agreements, commercial development agreements and agricultural lease agreements. Ensure that lease contracts are in compliance with lease and disposal policies and relevant legislation. Manage litigation processes on state land matters. Refer litigation matters to Legal Services, State Attorneys and legal counsel. Liaise with State Attorneys on briefings and instructions. Conduct follow-ups and update on the progress on matters referred. Prepare reports on progress and conclusion of matters referred. Provide legal inputs on policy development and procedure pertaining to state land. Provide responses on audit findings relating to compliance with legislation or any matter of legal nature. Ensure compliance on all legal related matters pertaining to state land. Provide capacity building to internal clients on legal related matters. Investigate complaints, where necessary, and provide recommendations.

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 Post177@dlrrd.gov.za EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. 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: Post177@dlrrd.gov.za