15 days left

Chief Land Claims Commissioner

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Location

Gauteng (Pretoria), Gauteng

Salary

R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of the package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior · Level 15

Closing date

23 Oct 2026

Reference number

3/1/1/1/2026/274

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/274.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 23 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Honours Degree / Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences / Economics / Natural Sciences / Law or Development Studies (NQF Level 8) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 8 years of experience at senior managerial level in Land Reform / Restitution Environment. Demonstrated leadership in a large complex organisation. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Understanding of key priorities of government, as well as the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP), Infrastructure planning and implementation, Public Service Act, Public Financial Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Project management, Programme management, Strategic capacity and planning, Budgeting, Expenditure reporting, Monitoring and evalu

Duties

Provides strategic leadership and guidance for the provision of Restitution services in the following areas: Provide strategic leadership and direction as well as implement the functions of the Commission are described in the Restitution of Land Rights Act No. 22 of 1994. Provide access to rights in land, including land ownership and sustainable development. Serve as the Head of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights and the Branch Restitution. Advise the Executive Authority on policy development and implementation. Interface with broader processes around land reform at the national level. Interface with the Director-General: Land Reform and Rural Development in his/her capacity as the accounting officer of the Commission. Ensure that Restitution projects are of high quality and conform to policy objectives of poverty eradication and sustainable development. Ensure effective govern

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.