Land Administrative Officer vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DOA) - PSV Circular 36 of 2026

INTRODUCTION

Government job seekers, take note: Department of Agriculture (DOA) has advertised a Land Administrative Officer post with a closing date of 23 October 2026 at 16:00.

The advertised package is R413 001 a year (Level 08). This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.

Job title	Land Administrative Officer
Department	Department of Agriculture (DOA)
Reference number	3/3/1/91/2026
Salary	R413 001 a year (Level 08)
Centre / location	Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province	Gauteng
Closing date	23 October 2026 at 16:00
Circular	PSV Circular 36 of 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

This vacancy forms part of Department of Agriculture (DOA) (Directorate: Small-Holder Farmers Production). It carries the reference number 3/3/1/91/2026, and the successful candidate will work from Gauteng (Pretoria). The department has indicated an employment equity target: Whites, Coloured Females and persons with disability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here is what the job involves day to day:

Facilitate the disposal of Agricultural State Land: Identify the repossessed farm by Debt Management.
Appoint the caretaker to look after the farm.
Facilitate the Evaluation of farm to determine the productive market value.
Advertise the farm through local media.
Facilitate the appointment of the successful candidate.
Prepare the lease agreement.
Provide Infrastructure support: Make sure of the proper maintenance and caretaking of farms.
Conduct inspection on farms to determine the condition.
Conduct needs analysis to check the gaps and what is needed.
Eradication of poisonous plants.
Construction of gabions and fire breaks.
Rehabilitation of dams.
Provide advisory services to inter- governmental departments and clients on land management matters: Handle state land queries from inter-governmental departments and clients.
Handle parliamentary queries through the ministerial office.
Provide farming advise to leases/ clients.
Facilitate the rental collection and other departmental levies: Send monthly statements to leases.
Make follow up on none paying leases.
Liaise with finance with regard to verification of payments.
Facilitate the eviction of none complying leases.
Refer none paying leases to legal services.
Maintenance of database: Update provincial and state land database.
Update asset management database.
Update the new developments in the farm.
Update job creation and applicant database.

REQUIREMENTS

Make sure you tick every box below before you apply:

Candidates must hold a National Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6).
At least two (2) years' relevant experience in Land or Land Reform Administration.
Job Related Knowledge: Computer literacy.
Analytical skills.
PFMA.
Planning and organizing.
Project Management.
Job Related Skills: Facilitation skills.
Project Management.
Planning.
Initiative.
Interpersonal skills.
Problem solving abilities.
Interpretation of findings.
Analytical.
Computer literacy.
Report writing skills.
Drivers' license.
Extended working hours.

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 3/3/1/91/2026 on your application.
Submit as instructed: Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email LAOrecruit91@nda.gov.za
Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026 at 16:00.

Enquiries: Mr R Tuckeldoe Tel No: (012) 319 8496

Important notes:

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

TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

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.
Write the reference number 3/3/1/91/2026 clearly on your application, subject line and CV so it is not misfiled.
Apply separately for each post. One application covering several posts is normally only considered for the first one.
If this is your first government application, read the DPSA guide on completing Z83 so you do not lose points on a simple form error.

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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Always confirm details with the advertising department. OneCareer is not the employer and never charges for applying to a government post.

Department of Agriculture (DOA) Vacancy: Land Administrative Officer