Chief Director: Provincial Office

Overview

Chief Director overseeing provincial land reform services, programmes and property management implementation at senior management level.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Management (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre- entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level.
• Proven experience in Project Management.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Ability to implement an outcome-based performance approach.
• Ability to coordinate the Provincial Office functions to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ability to initiate and coordinate the implementation of strategic DLRRD development projects to improve service delivery.
• Ability to develop and implement governance framework and ensure Provincial Office function effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to develop and implement corporate performance monitor programme.
• Ability to think conceptually when analysing data and designing concepts to modify and improve implementation of corporate policies, procedures and processes.
• Job related skills: Good monitoring and evaluation.
• Good problem- solving.
• Skills to design and implement change management programmes.
• Ensure good customer care.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to interact at all levels within both management and Intergovernmental relations (IGR) context.

Duties

• Manage, oversee and monitor the implementation of departmental services and programmes at provincial and district level.
• Coordinate the provision of land acquisition services.
• Coordinate land development support.
• Provide property management services.
• Coordinate implementation of land tenure and land rights programmes.
• Provide spatial planning and land use management services at provincial level.
• Manage and oversee the production and submission of programmes and projects reports.
• Facilitate the implementation of national development support initiatives.
• Facilitate the implementation of strategic land acquisition initiatives.
• Facilitate the implementation of property management initiatives.
• Facilitate the implementation of tenure reform initiatives.
• Render corporate and financial support services.
• Provide project management services.
• Collate and provide project data to the office of the Chief Director: Provincial Office.
• Direct and oversee the maintenance of response handling systems to facilitate requests and queries from DLRRD Head Office and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate Governance Framework.
• Lead the development and implementation of consistent corporate performance monitoring and evaluation to focus on the delivery of Provincial Office annual performance outcomes.
• Ensure robust governance, effective decision making, value for money and appropriate benefits are achieved through corporate activity, policy and strategy frameworks.
• Provide assistance with the initiation, management coordination and the implementation of strategic corporate projects.
• Establish and maintain internal and external networks to monitor trends and best practice in corporate governance.
• Manage and oversee the rendering of financial, supply chain and corporate support services in the Provincial Office.
• Oversee human resource administration support.
• Oversee safety and security services within the province.
• Manage records information.
• Oversee information technology support services.
• Oversee communication and events management services.
• Monitor and mainstreaming of gender and transformation initiatives in development programme.
• Advise, liaise and coordinate with district corporate services on issues that may arise.
• Provide financial support services.
• Provide supply chain, facilities and office administration services.
• Liaise and interact with relevant stakeholders in the province.
• Oversee and provide support in community participation, community planning, corporate and operational planning, program performance reporting, corporate project, policy, strategy and infrastructure development and implementation and corporate governance development and implementation.
• Ensure provincial compliance through management of information, risk and audit.
• Monitor and track all departmental programmes and projects initiatives.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post125@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr T Mtintsilana Tel No: (021) 409 0569

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian 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 Chief Town and Regional Planner with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/114 for the Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Western Cape and the position of Senior Legal Administration Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/115 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Western Cape that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 dated 26 June 2026 has reference. The positions are based in Cape Town. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON