Senior Examiners X7

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development - Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing date yi 10 ka July 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Requirements
  • Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB or relevant equivalent qualifications.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in first level examination of deeds and documents.
Skills & Competencies
  • Deeds registration processes and procedures.
  • Interpretation of statutes.
  • Examination of Deeds.
  • Human Resource prescripts.
  • Project Management.
  • Property Law.
  • Computer skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Organising skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Report writing.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • People Management skills.
  • Interpretation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
Responsibilities
  • Examine deeds and documents.
  • Check that first level examination duties have been performed and initiate corrective measures where necessary.
  • Examine deeds for registrability, advise conveyancers about non-compliance with practice, procedures and legislation then pass or reject deeds and documents.
  • Compile quality assurance report, take appropriate interventions and submit.
  • Update acts, manuals and circulars.
  • Training of subordinates.
  • Conduct person-to-person training and keep training schedule and submit.
  • Nominate subordinates for deeds training courses.
  • Consult with clients relating to deeds and documents.
  • Discuss notes with Conveyancers and provide guidance.
  • Check the deeds for compliance and remove notes.
  • Distribute deeds.
  • Sort and assess/value deeds for distribution and compile distribution list.
  • Distribute deeds according to transactions and batches to Examiners.
  • Monitor allocated townships / schemes / rosters/corrective maintenance and expedited deeds.
  • Analyse DOTS reports on discrepancies and outstanding deeds and initiate corrective measures.
  • Implement measures to address backlogs.
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.
Ref No
  • 3/1/1/1/2026/107
Remuneration
  • R487 197 per annum (Level 9)
Enquiries
  • Mr T Segapu or Ms M Young Tel: (021) 464 7623
Centre
  • Western Cape Deeds Registry
Application Form
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  • Office of the Registrar of Deeds, Western Cape Deeds Registry, 2 Riebeek Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
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