Deputy Director: Strategic Land Acquisition

Overview

Deputy Director role managing strategic land acquisition for the state in alignment with national imperatives.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agricultural Studies / Agricultural Economics / Development Studies / Town and Regional Planning / Public Administration / Social Sciences / Public Management / Real Estate / Property Management or related equivalent qualifications (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience at junior management level.
• A valid driver's licence Job related knowledge: Land Reform: Provision of Land and Assistance Act, 126 of 1993 as amended.
• Labour Tenants Act, 3 of 1996.
• Restitution of Land Rights Act, 22 of 1994.
• Extension Security of Tenure Act, 62 of 1997 as amended.
• State land lease and disposal policy.
• Beneficiary selection and land allocation policy.
• Knowledge of post settlement support programmes.
• Knowledge of agrarian transformation as well as key priorities of government.
• Knowledge of Comprehensive Rural Development Programmes (CRDP) and Land reform prescripts and other relevant departmental prescripts.
• Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
• Strategic management.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Computer literacy.
• Stakeholder relations.
• Facilitation / coordination.
• Ability to present.
• Financial management.
• Project management.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Willingness to travel.

Duties

• Manage the acquisition of strategically located land aligned to the national imperatives.
• Identify strategically located land suitable for acquisition by the State in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop project register of land for acquisition by the State.
• Facilitate mapping and overlaying of the identified land with key commodities and national imperatives.
• Coordinate the assessment and valuation of identified properties.
• Align acquired land to other departmental interventions and programmes.
• Monitor updates of projects in terms of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) requirements.
• Manage the selection of suitable candidates and allocation of land.
• Ensure quality assurance and information management services at district level.
• Ensure that the land allocation process is compliant to the Beneficiary Selection Policy.
• Manage the selection process of beneficiaries for the land allocation.
• Link selected beneficiaries to relevant training unit.
• Manage land allocation process through relevant approval structures.
• Manage land acquisition and allocation support services within the district.
• Facilitate land acquisition procedures within relevant policy and programme guidelines.
• Provide support on land acquisition approval process through relevant structures.
• Coordinate the liaison with relevant role-players / stakeholders with regards to land acquisition projects support requirements.
• Maintain the land application system / database.
• Maintain credible land application system / database.
• Provide management information report to relevant approval structures and departmental management.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post133@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Dr L Phokontsi at 071 481 9286

Notes

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