Director: Communal Property Institutions vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development - PSV Circular 36 of 2026

INTRODUCTION

This week's circular lists a Director: Communal Property Institutions vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (Gauteng (Pretoria)). Read the full details below before you apply.

The advertised package is R1 317 384 a year (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS). This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.

Job title	Director: Communal Property Institutions
Department	Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Reference number	3/1/1/1/2026/276
Salary	R1 317 384 a year (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Centre / location	Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province	Gauteng
Closing date	23 October 2026 at 16:00
Circular	PSV Circular 36 of 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has created this opportunity (This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply. Chief Directorate: Land Tenure Reform). Quote 3/1/1/1/2026/276 on your application so it reaches the right panel. The work location is Gauteng (Pretoria). The department has indicated an employment equity target: EE Targets: Coloured and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your key responsibilities in this role will include:

Register Communal Property Institutions (CPI) (Entities).
Review/manage the screening of the submissions for compliance.
Approve compliant applications.
Issue the registration certificate.
Make sure of 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.
Make sure of the dissemination of new policy, procedures and legislation to stakeholders (internal and external).
Provide implementation support to the Provincial Offices.
Make sure that the CPA members and implementers are trained both at District and Provincial levels.
Make sure that all the Director-General, Ministerial and Presidential Hotline enquiries are attended to.
Develop/review the CPA Strategy.
Make sure of the vetting of Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF) submissions.
Make sure of the production of CPA annual report.
Make sure of 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.
Make sure of the registration of all CPAs in both electronic Land Administration Web (LAW) and hard copy register.
Make sure of update of the CPA files.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, you should meet these 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.
At least 5 years' relevant experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the management of various legal entities environment.
A valid driver's licence.
Knowledge needed: Policy development, Communal Property Association (CPA) Act, Stakeholder management, Conflict resolution and Land Reform legislation.
Skills needed: 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
Write the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/276 on your application.
Submit as instructed: Applications can be hand delivered 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
Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026 at 16:00.

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

Important notes:

Read the full advert in the circular for the department's specific submission rules.

TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

Prepare certified copies of your ID, qualifications and proof of experience. Shortlisted candidates are usually asked for them.
If you hold a foreign qualification, get a SAQA evaluation certificate ready before the interview stage.
Keep your documents in one PDF where the department allows it, and check the file size limit before sending.
Use the duties list as a guide for interview preparation and prepare one real work example for each major duty.
Posts at senior management level (Level 13 and above) require the SMS pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (Nyukela programme), so confirm you qualify before you apply.

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