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DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 07 November 2025 at 16:00
NOTE : The application must include only a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae which may be posted, hand delivered or e-mailed using the addresses provided for in each advertisement, note only the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae should be attached and must be limited to 10 megabytes and submitted as a PDF document. The DLRRD will not be held responsible for server delays. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). The requirements for appointment at the Senior Management Service (SMS) level include the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the NSG. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, are required to undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical assessment, and the other will be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment. Selection committees will score both pre-entry assessments as an additional criterion in the interview process, to determine the candidate’s suitability based on post technical and generic requirements. Following the interview, practical exercise and integrity assessment for SMS positions, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the Implementation of Competency Based Assessments. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment 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. Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Candidates are discouraged from submitting duplicate applications. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, 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 and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DLRRD through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the DLRRD assures all applicants that any personal information provided during the recruitment process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your privacy and data security are of paramount importance to us. By applying for any of these posts, you consent to the collection, processing (including dissemination to third parties for purposes of verification of qualifications, credit record, criminal record, etc), and storage of your personal information for recruitment and selection-related activities only. The DLRRD is committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. DLRRD will conduct reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this not be declared and uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose her or his financial interests with the Department. 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.
OTHER POSTS
HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK (SUPERVISOR) REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/14
Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : North West (Mmabatho)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate or relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Human Resource environment. Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate a computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job-related skills: Planning and organisational, Computer literacy and Communication (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations. Flexibility and working within a team.
DUTIES : Supervise and undertake more complex implementation and maintenance of human resource administration practices. Human resource provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfer, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probationary periods etc.). Implement conditions of service and service benefits (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, allowances etc.). Termination of services. Recommend (approve) transactions on Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL) according to delegations, (final authorisations should happen on a higher level preferably at Assistant Director or higher level). Performance management. Prepare reports on human resource administration issues and statistics. Handle human resource administration enquiries. Manage enquiries from internal and external clients. Supervise human resources/staff. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Personnel development. Apply discipline. Assess staff performance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr KE Sebitiele Tel No: (018) 388 7115
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Coner James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735 or by email to P14@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.
SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/12
Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Northern Cape (Kimberley)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Job-related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Job-related skills: Good telephone etiquette, Sound organisational skills, Good people skills, Computer literacy, Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds (both written and verbal), Ability to act with tact and discretion. Good grooming and presentation.
DUTIES : Provide a secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive telephonic calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events in the diary. Types documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit on a word process. Operate office equipment e.g. Fax machines and photocopiers. Provide a clerical support service to the Senior Manager. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Check arrangements when relevant documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for the senior manager and the staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invite role players, organise refreshments and sets up schedules for meeting and events. Process the travel and subsistence claims for the unit. Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the senior manager. Records basic minutes of meetings of the senior manager where required. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Do filling of documents for the senior manager and the unit where necessary. Administer matters like leave registers and telephonic accounts. Receive, records and distributes all incoming and outgoing documents. Handle the procurement of standard items like stationary, refreshments etc. Collects all relevant documents to enable the Director to prepare for meetings. Remains up to date with regard to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the senior manager. Study the relevant public service and the departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Remain abreast with the procedures and process that apply in the office of the senior manager.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Oliphant Tel No: (053) 830 4056
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300 or by email to P12@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.
FINANCE CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/13
Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Northern Cape (Kimberley)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Job-related knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations procedures and Treasury Regulations (Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS) etc). Job related skills: Planning and organising, Computer literacy, Language, Communication (verbal and written) and Basic numeracy. Confidentiality, fairness and honesty.
DUTIES : Render financial accounting transactions. Receive invoices. Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control). Process invoices (e.g. capture payment). Filling of all documents. Collection of cash. Perform salary administration support services. Receive salary advices. Process advices (e. g check advices for correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustment, capture all deductions etc). File all documents. Perform bookkeeping support services. Capture all financial transactions. Clear suspense accounts. Record debtors and creditors. Process electronic banking transactions. Compile journals. Monitor and follow up on debtor accounts. Register new debts. Follow up debt related submissions (State Attorney Cases etc). Sent Statements to debtors monthly either by post or by email. Render a budget support service. Collect information from budget holders. Compare expenditure against budget. Identify variances. Capture, allocate virements on budgets. Distribute documents regarding the budgets. File all documents. Receive and capture cash payments.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Leberegane Tel No: (053) 830 4060
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300 or by email to P13@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Indian and White Males and Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.