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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · eastern cape

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/219

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About this role

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate

Quality Assurance and Administration

Location

Eastern Cape (East London)

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Management / Information Science / Records Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in an information management environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Restitution process. Knowledge of total quality management. Knowledge of financial management processes and procedures. Knowledge of National Archives Act. Knowledge of information management. Understanding of most prevalent systems (i.e. database management system, transactional processing system, document management system). Practical knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and other related prescripts. Computer literacy with expert knowledge of full Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of relevant standards, statutory and 43 regulatory frameworks. Job related skills: Proven managerial and project management. Good planning, organising and problem-solving. Good communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Program management skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to research. Report writing and statistical analysis.

Duties

Manage land claims information and records, database systems and data capturing in the province. Standardisation / restructuring of land claims files. Retrieval and filling of land claims files. Conducting of office searchers on long loaned files. Digitisation of paper-based land claims files. Update land claims statistical database. Reconciliation of land claims statistical information. Submit terms of reference for issuing of purchase order for the publication of land claims in the government gazette. Request quotations for publications of approved land claims gazette notices. Send quotation for the publication of land claims gazette notices. Publish land claims gazette notices. Send published land claims gazette notices to the Project Officers and managers including filling of such record in the relevant land claim files. Receive invoices for the published gazette notices from the Government Printing Works. Submit received invoices to supply chain management for payments. Maintain the land claim gazette database. Collate, analyse and summarise and claims data, compile and disseminate statistical reports. Provision of information to internal and external clients. Update land claims statistical database. Reconciliation of land claims statistical information. Receive land claim enquiries. Maintain land claims enquiries database. Compile statistical reports on the status of land claims. Submit land claims statistical reports. Provide of land claims statistical reports. Manage land claims lodgement process. Receive outst

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in eastern cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Management / Information Science / Records Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification
  • ·Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in an information management environment
  • ·A valid driver’s licence
  • ·Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Restitution process
  • ·Knowledge of total quality management
  • ·Knowledge of financial management processes and procedures
  • ·Knowledge of National Archives Act
  • ·Knowledge of information management
  • ·Understanding of most prevalent systems (i
  • ·database management system, transactional processing system, document management system)

Key Duties

  • ·Manage land claims information and records, database systems and data capturing in the province
  • ·Standardisation / restructuring of land claims files
  • ·Retrieval and filling of land claims files
  • ·Conducting of office searchers on long loaned files
  • ·Digitisation of paper-based land claims files
  • ·Update land claims statistical database
  • ·Reconciliation of land claims statistical information
  • ·Submit terms of reference for issuing of purchase order for the publication of land claims in the government gazette
  • ·Request quotations for publications of approved land claims gazette notices
  • ·Send quotation for the publication of land claims gazette notices

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to post219@dlrrd.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECORDS MANAGEMENT position at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development?+

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECORDS MANAGEMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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