Land Use Officer post at the Department of Agriculture in Pretoria. R413 001 a year (Level 8). Apply before 30 October 2026, 16:00.
| Job Title | Land Use Officer |
| Employer | Department of Agriculture |
| Reference Number | 3/3/1/98/2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 16 October 2026 at 08:00 |
| Closing Date | 30 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R413 001 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Diploma / Associate degree |
| Experience Required | 1 year |
About this Land Use Officer position
Introduction
The Land and Soil Management directorate is looking for a Land Use Officer to help protect and sustainably develop agricultural land. The position is in Pretoria and involves assessing SALA and PDALA applications.
About the Company
The Department of Agriculture (DoA) is a South African national government department based at Agriculture Place in Arcadia, Pretoria. It is an equal opportunity employer that promotes representivity and affirmative action, and it welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people.
Responsibilities
- Promote the protection and sustainable use of farmland, including working with municipalities and other stakeholders.
- Help develop norms, standards and PDALA regulations, and provide technical input on SALA/PDALA assessment criteria.
- Do desktop analysis of SALA/PDALA applications, create maps, and decide whether land is agricultural or non-agricultural.
- Write technical evaluation reports, present applications and recommendations to the evaluation review committee, and track the progress of applications.
- Report monthly on hectares retained or lost, and keep the helpdesk and operational systems up to date.
- Read and produce maps, aerial photographs and satellite images of agricultural land.
- Advise applicants, surveyors, planners, attorneys and the public on procedures, norms and standards.
- Take part in land demarcation with municipalities and in intergovernmental forums.
- Allocate and quality-check work, develop and assess staff, manage equipment and apply discipline.
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 certificate.
- National Diploma in an agricultural discipline (NQF 6).
- At least 1 year's experience.
- Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, PFMA, CARA, SALA, PDALA, South Africa's natural agricultural resources, and environmental and natural resource legislation.
- Skills: communication at all levels, planning, organising, creativity, law enforcement, interpretation, problem solving, analysis, negotiation, listening, report writing and computer literacy.
- Valid driver's licence, and willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Job Benefits and Perks
Salary is an all-inclusive package, structured according to the applicable public service rules. Full details are in the salary field.
How to Apply
Send your application to the email address given for this post, or deliver it by hand during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002. Include a completed Z83 form and a detailed CV (one PDF, 10 MB maximum). Apply before 30 October 2026, 16:00. Apply separately for every post and do not send duplicates. Email for this post: LUOrecruit98@nda.gov.za. Enquiries: Dr S Shikwambana, (012) 319 7563.
Send your application by email to: LUOrecruit98@nda.gov.za
Last checked: 16 October 2026
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