Jobs · Western Cape · Land Reform and Rural Development
Assistant Director: Administration
Chief Directorate: Land Restitution Support
Closed Friday 16 October 2026 at 16:00Applications are no longer accepted.
The circular is the only authoritative source. Open the PDF at page 61
Free to use · independent of the DPSA · applications go to the department, never to us
Saved on this device. Sign in to keep saved posts across devices and track applications.
AI summary — always check the official circular
Assistant Director managing budget, expenditure, supply chain and compliance for land restitution. Requires National Diploma in Public Administration and 3 years' relevant experience.
- Control and monitor budgets; certify invoices; compile budget inputs and ensure compliance with expenditure frameworks.
- Manage supply chain services, demand planning and procurement; coordinate audit matters and fraud/risk management.
- Quality assure land claims submissions for compliance, completeness and accuracy; coordinate Quality Control Committee.
- Minimum qualifications: Grade 12 Certificate, National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Business Administration or related field (NQF Level 6), 3 years' relevant experience, valid driver's licence.
- Must have knowledge of Public Service Policies, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and LOGIS; computer literacy; verbal and written communication skills.
- Based in Cape Town, Western Cape at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development.
- Submit applications by hand to 4th floor, 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town during office hours, or email to Post251@dlrrd.gov.za. Closing date not specified in advert.
Generated by claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 61
Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant field.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge:
- Knowledge of Public Service Policies and Regulations.
- Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
- Ability to monitor budget.
- Ability to liaise at different level of management.
- Ability to perform supply chain management services.
- Job related skills:
- Computer literacy.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Ability to organise and supervise.
- Ability to liaison.
Duties
- Administer budget control and expenditure control.
- Ensure enough budget for expenditure incurred.
- Certify correctness of invoices.
- Compile budget inputs.
- Ensure Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) processes are adhere to.
- Ensure that expenditure is aligned.
- Take precaution to unauthorised, wasted, fruitless or irregular expenditure.
- Provide administrative support services.
- Coordinate fraud and risk management functions.
- Vet claimant verification reports.
- Coordinate audit matters.
- Provide supply chain management support.
- Compile and execute demand management plan.
- Compile and execute demand procurement plan.
- Manage commitments (LOGIS) effectively.
- Safeguard asset.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external financial and supply chain policies.
- Comply with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Treasury Regulations.
- Vet compliance with business processes.
- Provide quality assurance with regards to content, compliance, completeness and accuracy of submissions on land claims.
- Quality assures submissions in terms of compliance.
- Coordinate arrangements for Quality Control Committee (QCC).
- Compile project analysis summary.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post251@dlrrd.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms F Williams at 082 574 9164
Notes from the department
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 61 · open the PDF
POST 35/97: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/251 Chief Directorate: Land Restitution Support SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Western Cape (Cape Town) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant field. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service Policies and Regulations. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Ability to monitor budget. Ability to liaise at different level of management. Ability to perform supply chain management services. Job related skills: Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and written). Ability to organise and supervise. Ability to liaison. DUTIES: Administer budget control and expenditure control. Ensure enough budget for expenditure incurred. Certify correctness of invoices. Compile budget inputs. Ensure Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) processes are adhere to. Ensure that expenditure is aligned. Take precaution to unauthorised, wasted, fruitless or irregular expenditure. Provide administrative support services. Coordinate fraud and risk management functions. Vet claimant verification reports. Coordinate audit matters. Provide supply chain management support. Compile and execute demand management plan. Compile and execute demand procurement plan. Manage commitments (LOGIS) effectively. Safeguard asset. Ensure compliance with internal and external financial and supply chain policies. Comply with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Treasury Regulations. Vet compliance with business processes. Provide quality assurance with regards to content, compliance, completeness and accuracy of submissions on land claims. Quality assures submissions in terms of compliance. Coordinate arrangements for Quality Control Committee (QCC). Compile project analysis summary. ENQUIRIES: Ms F Williams at 082 574 9164 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post251@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.