Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · Examination, Execution and Deeds Training Services
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB or relevant equivalent qualifications. 4 years’ experience at junior management level in Deeds environment. Extensive and proven ability in knowing, interpreting, and applying various legislation andActs pertaining to registration of Deeds including (but not limited to): Deeds Registries Act, Sectional Titles Act, Ordinances, Proclamations, Case Law, Common Law. Ability to address a professional audience comfortably.
Ability to convey knowledge to others. Planning and execution skills. Communication skills.
Project Management skills.
Monitor examination of deeds and documents. Check deeds and documents for registrability and take corrective measures. Grant hearing to Conveyancers, make ruling and provide guidance.
Provide inputs for the update of deeds practice manual, legislation, and draft circulars. Report on examination team performance, standards, and turnaround times. Update acts, manuals, and circulars.
Execute deeds. Validate that appointed appearer has signed execution clause / request for registration. Verify validity date of relevant certificates.
Sign all deeds and documents that are registrable. Report problems with regard to execution of deeds, to ARD / DROD in charge of execution. Draft reports to court.
Receive the notice of motions and all supporting documents. Peruse notices of motions and supporting documents. Research the facts there in.
Compile a report to court and attach all relevant documents. Manage the execution of deeds and documents. Attend to the requests for late and expedited execution of deeds and arrange for final black booking.
Notify conveyancers regarding problems encountered on deeds at execution and provide guidance. Monitor execution register for Conveyancers. Reject deeds that are not registrable.
Attend to simultaneous registration with other offices. Manage distribution of deeds. Verify the information on the distribution list with actual deeds batches and spot-check.
Verify returned deeds against distribution list and initiate corrective measures. Manage statistics, exception reports and implement corrective measures. Prevent and address backlogs.
Attend to queries relating to deeds on the system. Authorize request for withdrawal of deeds. Manage the update procedure manual.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Office of the Registrar of Deeds, Limpopo at 101 Dorp St, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link http://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted
Ms Maropeng Mobe/ Mr Eliot Nyamandi Tel No: (015) 495 1976
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form, (a nomination letter if required) and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity 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 submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response.
Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, 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 employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies.
By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. 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.
Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Senior Telecom Operator (2 Posts) ref 3/1/1/1/2026/246 for the Directorate: Facilities Management Services: Gauteng (Pretoria) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular no 35 of 2026 dated 02 October 2026 Has reference. Applicants are advised that the 1 position has been withdrawn.
The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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