Deputy Director: Tenure Reform Implementation

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TENURE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Free State. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management 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: Analysing thinking.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Planning and organising.
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Facilitation and presentation.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Networking.
• Team management.
• Customer and client focus.
• Statistical forecasting.
• Willingness to travel and work under pressure.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of communal land tenure programme.
• Plan awareness initiatives and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders.
• Provide support to land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
• Facilitate and mediate in cases of land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation.
• Coordinate the implementation of the communal tenure upgrade programmes.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of land rights programmes.
• Monitor all queries on land rights programs.
• Provide support to land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
• Coordinate land rights mediation and adjudication process.
• Coordinate the implementation of the land rights upgrade programmes.
• Monitor Land Rights Management Facility.
• Coordinate and support the establishment and support of communal property entities.
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of Communal Property Associations (CPA).
• Maintain the database of CPA’s and similar entities.
• Coordinate awareness of CPA activities.
• Conduct investigations and intervene on the affair.
• Facilitate in the mediation and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPA’s.
• Provide implementation support on strategic leadership and support on land tenure programmes.
• Manage provincial implementation plan on tenure programmes.
• Coordinate stakeholder relation.
• Represent and present the directorate at various Fora.
• Promote compliance of CPAs to legislation.
• Coordinate external and internal audits.
• Manage implementation of action plan.
• Coordinate risk and audit action plan.
• Consolidate reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• 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: Analysing thinking.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Planning and organising.
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Facilitation and presentation.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Networking.
• Team management.
• Customer and client focus.
• Statistical forecasting.
• Willingness to travel and work under pressure.

Application Instructions

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post235@dlrrd.gov.za

Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136
Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to
Post235@dlrrd.gov.za

Notes

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. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

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.

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

Department Notes

Department Notes

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. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

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.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her 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 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr T Kgoboko Tel No: (051) 400 4200

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 67–68
• Open the DPSA circular PDF