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Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · Examination, Execution and Deeds Training Services

Senior Examiner

  • Limpopo (Polokwane)
  • Limpopo
  • R487k /yr
  • Other
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 at 16:00 Closes today
Reference
3/1/1/1/2026/315
Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB or related equivalent qualifications. 3 years’ experience in first level examination of deeds and documents. Deeds registration processes and procedures. Interpretation of statutes.

Examination of Deeds. Human Resource prescripts. Project Management.

Property Law. Computer literacy skills. Communication skills.

Organising skills. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills.

Report writing. Supervisory skills. People Management skills.

Interpretation skills. Analytical skills. Presentation skills.

Duties

Examine deeds and documents. Check that first level examination duties have been performed and initiate corrective measures where necessary. Examine deeds for registrability, advise conveyancers about non-compliance with practice, procedures and legislation then pass or reject deeds and documents.

Compile quality assurance report, take appropriate interventions and submit. Update acts, manuals and circulars. Training of subordinates.

Conduct person-to-person training and keep training schedule and submit. Nominate subordinates for deeds training courses. Consult with clients relating to deeds and documents.

Discuss notes with Conveyancers and provide guidance. Check the deeds for compliance and remove notes. Distribute deeds.

Sort and assess/value deeds for distribution and compile distribution list. Distribute deeds according to transactions and batches to Examiners. Monitor allocated townships / schemes / rosters / corrective maintenance and expedited deeds.

Analyse DOTS reports on discrepancies and outstanding deeds and initiate corrective measures. Implement measures to address backlogs.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery 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 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

Enquiries

Ms Maropeng Mobe / Mr Eliot Nyamandi Tel No: (015) 495 1976

Note

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

General note

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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