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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION

De · limpopo

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Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/199

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About this role

Department

De

Directorate

Strategic Land Acquisition

Location

Limpopo (Polokwane)

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agricultural Studies / Agricultural Economics / Development Studies / Town and Regional Planning / Social Sciences / Real Estate / Property Management (NQF Level 6) or related 55 equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in Strategic Land Acquisition. A valid driver’s licence. Job

Duties

Coordinate the acquisition of strategically located land aligned to the national imperatives. Provide support to district offices on the identification and acquisition of strategically located land suitable for acquisition by the State. Maintain and update project register of all suitable land acquisition for the State. Facilitate mapping and overlaying of the identified land with key commodities. Manage the assessment and valuation of identified properties. Align acquired land to other departmental interventions and programmes. Provide support on land acquisition approval process through relevant structures. Monitor updates of projects in terms of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) requirements. Facilitate the selection of suitable candidate and allocation of land. Ensure quality assurance and information management services between district, provincial and national office. Ensure that the land allocation process is compliant to the Beneficiary Selection Policy. Coordinate the selection process of beneficiaries for the land allocation. Coordinate land allocation process through relevant approval structures. Facilitate proper handover of allocated land to Property Management. Provide land acquisition support services across districts including District Land Committees. Support land acquisition procedures within relevant policy and programme guidelines. Coordinate the liaison with relevant role-players / stakeholders with regards to land acquisition projects support requirements Ensure coordination of the transfer and registration process. Facilitate the appointment of a Conveyancer. Facilitate signing of the deed of sale. Facilitate the signing of expedition letters. Facilitate the processing of payments.

Enquiries

DT Machoga Tel No: (015) 495 1955 / LS Mahasha Tel No: (015) 495 1956

Notes

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

Closing Date

2026-08-17T16:00:00+02:00

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within De in limpopo. 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.

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Requirements

  • ·Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agricultural Studies / Agricultural Economics / Development Studies / Town and Regional Planning / Social Sciences / Real Estate / Property Management (NQF Level 6) or related 55 equivalent qualifications
  • ·Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in Strategic Land Acquisition
  • ·A valid driver’s licence

Key Duties

  • ·Coordinate the acquisition of strategically located land aligned to the national imperatives
  • ·Provide support to district offices on the identification and acquisition of strategically located land suitable for acquisition by the State
  • ·Maintain and update project register of all suitable land acquisition for the State
  • ·Facilitate mapping and overlaying of the identified land with key commodities
  • ·Manage the assessment and valuation of identified properties
  • ·Align acquired land to other departmental interventions and programmes
  • ·Provide support on land acquisition approval process through relevant structures
  • ·Monitor updates of projects in terms of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) requirements
  • ·Facilitate the selection of suitable candidate and allocation of land
  • ·Ensure quality assurance and information management services between district, provincial and national office

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
  • Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
  • 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 post199@dlrrd.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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