Administration · Circular 36 of 2026

Director: Communal Property Institutions

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Overview

Director to manage the registration and compliance of Communal Property Institutions in Pretoria, requiring a relevant degree and five years of senior managerial experience.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree in Humanities / Social Science / Legal Qualification (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' relevant experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the management of various legal entities environment.
  • A valid driver's licence.
  • Job related knowledge: Policy development, Communal Property Association (CPA) Act, Stakeholder management, Conflict resolution and Land Reform legislation.
  • Job related skills: Panning and organising, Policy analysis and interpretation, Report writing, Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Interpersonal relations, Negotiations, Project management, Presentation and Communication (verbal and written.
  • Willingness to travel.

Duties

  • Register Communal Property Institutions (CPI) (Entities).
  • Review/manage the screening of the submissions for compliance.
  • Approve compliant applications.
  • Issue the registration certificate.
  • Ensure the update of the Communal Property Association (CPA) register.
  • Develop CPI policy, procedures, systems and guidelines.
  • Engage with different stakeholders (CPAs, other Government Departments, Municipalities, Community-based organisations, etc.) to identify policy, legislation and implementation gaps.
  • Collate, analyse and consolidate information into a policy, legislation and implementation proposals.
  • Prepare a draft submission to the policy unit.
  • Design internal systems, procedures and guidelines.
  • Ensure the dissemination of new policy, procedures and legislation to stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Provide implementation support to the Provincial Offices.
  • Ensure that the CPA members and implementers are trained both at District and Provincial levels.
  • Ensure that all the Director-General, Ministerial and Presidential Hotline enquiries are attended to.
  • Develop/review the CPA Strategy.
  • Ensure the vetting of Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF) submissions.
  • Ensure the production of CPA annual report.
  • Ensure collection and collation of information from provinces on the functionality of CPA’s.
  • Submit CPA reports to the Director-General, Registrar, Deputy Minister and Minister.
  • Establish and maintain CPA register.
  • Ensure the registration of all CPAs in both electronic Land Administration Web (LAW) and hard copy register.
  • Ensure update of the CPA files.

How to apply

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 Post276@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr B Zulu Tel No: (012) 312 8153

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. OTHER POSTS To apply, submit a completed Z83 form, (a nomination letter if required) 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. 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. 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) 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. The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, in terms of section 4(3) and 4(4) of the Restitution of Land Rights Act No. 22 of 1994, hereby invites nominations from the general public for the appointment of a Chief Land Claims Commissioner for the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The person so nominated should meet the requirements for the position. Nominations must include a signed nomination letter and be accompanied by an updated CV and form Z83 completed by the nominated candidate. The appointment will be made in compliance with the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994 read with the Public Service Regulations, 2016 MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/48, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Land Reform and Rural Development by 23 October 2026 at 16:00, quoting reference 3/1/1/1/2026/276. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Pretoria
Salary
R1 317 384 p/a · Level 13
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 16:00
Reference
3/1/1/1/2026/276
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.