Job 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.
What is the 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)
Location
Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town
How to Apply
Ms TP Masilela Tel No: (012) 338 7395 or Ms MSM Magoele Tel No: (012) 338 7184
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
Apply Before:
23 October 2026
Reference No:
3/1/1/1/2026/265
Additional Information
EE TARGETS: Coloured and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, as well as Persons with Disabilities.
