Project Officer: Tenure Reform Implementation

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development - Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing date yi 3 ka July 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in the field of Social Science / Legal Qualification or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).
Minimum of 1 year experience in tenure reform or related field.
A valid driver's licence.
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Skills & Competencies

Job related knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters.
Relevant tenure legislation and policies.
Strategic planning.
Human resources management
Financial management.
Supply chain management.
Knowledge of economics.
Public Service Act.

Job-related skills:

Analytical.
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 and statistical forecasting.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Implement communal land tenure projects.
Initiate awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders.
Liaise and provide support to land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights violations and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation.
Conduct the implementation of the communal tenure upgrade programmes.
Implement land rights projects.
Respond to queries on land rights projects.
Provide support to rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
Facilitate land rights mediation and adjudication processes.
Conduct the implementation of land rights upgrade programmes.
Provide support to land rights management facility.
Implement the establishment and support of communal property entities.
Initiate the establishment of and implementation of Communal Property Association (CPA).
Maintain the database of CPAs and similar entities.
Conduct awareness on CPA activities.
Perform investigations and intervene on the affairs and activities of registered CPAs.
Engage in the mediation and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPAs.
Provide administrative support services.
Provide secretariat services.
Provide clerical support services.
Conduct logistical arrangements.
Process all incoming and outgoing correspondence

Additional Information

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.
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, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives.
The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools.
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.
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.
Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
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 no 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.
Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted.
Failure to do this will result in the application being disqualified.