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Deputy Registrar of Deeds
Directorate: Registration And Information Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 16:00
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Senior management role overseeing deeds registration, information services and deeds systems at the Western Cape Deeds Registry. Suits qualified legal professionals with at least 5 years of relevant e
- Oversee the registration section, workflow, and the information and DOTS services at the Western Cape Deeds Registry in Cape Town.
- Manage deeds archiving, the deeds tracking system, the land register, and the deeds registration system.
- Must have Grade 12 and a law degree (B Proc, LLB or B Uris at NQF Level 7, or an equivalent), plus a Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and a Nyukela certificate, submitted before appointment.
- Must have at least 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level, or as an Assistant Registrar, Deeds Law Lecturer, or Deputy Registrar in property conveyance. A valid driver's licence is also required.
- Pay is R1 317 384 per year (Level 13), an all-inclusive package with a basic salary of 70% of the package.
- Apply by hand during office hours to 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002, or online at https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/. Use a separate application form for each post. No closing date is stated in the text; late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a B Proc (NQF Level 7) / LLB (NQF Level 7) / B Uris (NQF Level 7) / Advance Diploma:
- Estate and Trust Administration (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) with Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Middle / Senior Managerial level / Assistant Registrar of Deeds / Deeds Law Lecturer / Deputy Registrar of Deeds in property conveyance.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of:
- Registration of deeds, Interpretation of Statutes, Examination of Deeds, Research and information analysis, Human Resources Prescripts, Project Management Principles and tools, Court procedures, Supply Chain Management Prescript and Financial Management.
- Computer skills.
- Communication skills.
- Organising skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Policy analyses and development.
- Good judgement and assertive skills.
- Time management.
- Management of resources.
- Negotiation.
- Influencing skills.
- Appropriate courses in Management Practices.
Duties
- Oversee the registration section.
- Oversee the workload, workflow processes and standards and implement corrective measures.
- Provide guidance on noting and withdrawal of interdicts.
- Oversee correspondence and give guidance to clients.
- Oversee the information section and DOTS services.
- Manage the turnaround times for the provision of information to clients.
- Manage the deeds tracking system.
- Manage the turnaround times on DOTS enquiries, manage presidential / departmental inquiries and compile a report.
- Approve complaints register action plan.
- Monitor the completion of client satisfaction surveys report.
- Approve the Service Delivery Improvement plan.
- Oversee the archiving of deeds / documents.
- Archive deeds and documents.
- Deliver registered deeds and documents.
- Maintain the updating of the deeds registration database.
- Update the land register.
- Manage the turnaround times and standards for capturing of deeds information on Deeds Registration System (DRS).
- Manage support services in deeds registration systems.
- Provide support for deeds registration systems.
- Liaise with the office of the Chief Registrar on system issues.
- Oversee systems related helpdesk support.
- Provide deeds rural development and land reform support services.
- Provide support to rural development and land reform components.
- Participate in the provincial planning committees.
- Advise on registration related matters.
- Advise on the application of provincial legislation regarding registration matters.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
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Enquiries
Ms TP Masilela Tel No: (012) 338 7395 or Ms MSM Magoele Tel No: (012) 338 7184
Notes from the department
EE TARGETS: Coloured and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, as well as Persons with Disabilities.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 49 · open the PDF
POST 36/50: DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF DEEDS REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/265 Directorate: Registration And Information Services SALARY: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for the Senior Management Services (SMS) CENTRE: Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a B Proc (NQF Level 7) / LLB (NQF Level 7) / B Uris (NQF Level 7) / Advance Diploma: Estate and Trust Administration (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) with Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Middle / Senior Managerial level / Assistant Registrar of Deeds / Deeds Law Lecturer / Deputy Registrar of Deeds in property conveyance. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of: Registration of deeds, Interpretation of Statutes, Examination of Deeds, Research and information analysis, Human Resources Prescripts, Project Management Principles and tools, Court procedures, Supply Chain Management Prescript and Financial Management. Computer skills. Communication skills. Organising skills. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Policy analyses and development. Good judgement and assertive skills. Time management. Management of resources. Negotiation. Influencing skills. Appropriate courses in Management Practices. DUTIES: Oversee the registration section. Oversee the workload, workflow processes and standards and implement corrective measures. Provide guidance on noting and withdrawal of interdicts. Oversee correspondence and give guidance to clients. Oversee the information section and DOTS services. Manage the turnaround times for the provision of information to clients. Manage the deeds tracking system. Manage the turnaround times on DOTS enquiries, manage presidential / departmental inquiries and compile a report. Approve complaints register action plan. Monitor the completion of client satisfaction surveys report. Approve the Service Delivery Improvement plan. Oversee the archiving of deeds / documents. Archive deeds and documents. Deliver registered deeds and documents. Maintain the updating of the deeds registration database. Update the land register. Manage the turnaround times and standards for capturing of deeds information on Deeds Registration System (DRS). Manage support services in deeds registration systems. Provide support for deeds registration systems. Liaise with the office of the Chief Registrar on system issues. Oversee systems related helpdesk support. Provide deeds rural development and land reform support services. Provide support to rural development and land reform components. Participate in the provincial planning committees. Advise on registration related matters. Advise on the application of provincial legislation regarding registration matters. ENQUIRIES: Ms TP Masilela Tel No: (012) 338 7395 or Ms MSM Magoele Tel No: (012) 338 7184 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered NOTE: EE TARGETS: Coloured and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, as well as Persons with Disabilities.