Department of Land Reform And Rural Development

Deputy Director: Land Development Support

Salary or stipendR1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with MMS)

The Department of Land Reform And Rural Development is looking for a Deputy Director: Land Development Support. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Western Cape (Cape Town)Applications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/181, page 119

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/307
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Job level: A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: K
Centre: Western Cape (Cape Town)
Directorate: Facilitate the development and approval of project registers. Facilitate farm assessments and feasibility studies. Facilitate the compilation of reports and development of Business Plans. Co- ordinate processes towards approval of projects. Co-ordinate the compilation of the approval of documents and conduct quality assurance. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / SOPs. Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures. Manage the implementation of the approved projects. Facilitate the effective promotion and practice of good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource. Facilitate ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Manage human and financial resources in line with relevant policy and legislative framework. Manage and mitigate identified operational and fraud risks. Manage and implement internal and external controls in line with policies. — Land Development Support

What you will need

Minimum

Key responsibilities

Facilitate the development, review and management of policies and programme for land development and post settlement support.
Facilitate the engagement with relevant stakeholders on policy matters.
Identify issues to necessitate policy review and participate in policy formulation forum.
Facilitate capacity building session for officials and stakeholders on policies and programmes developed.
Participate in the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOP).
Manage the implementation of the programmes for the development of procedures towards commercialisation.
Manage the process of identifying procedures to be supported.
Facilitate the establishment and management of partnership between procedures and development partners.
Organise capacity building and training programmes for producers.
Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and service providers.
Facilitate resource mapping and mobilisation of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the

Additional details

Grade: National

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to [email protected]

Application method: Hand delivery
Email: [email protected]
Enquiries: Mr T Mtintsilana
Telephone: (021) 467 7888

Please note

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian, White Males and African, Coloured, Indian, White Females, and Persons with disabilities.