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 47 7) / Advance Diploma: Estate and Trust Administration or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) with Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and a Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Senior Management level / Deputy Registrar of Deeds in property conveyance. Job related knowledge: Registration of deeds, Interpretation of Statute. Examination of Deeds, Research and information analysis, Human Resources prescripts, Project management principles and tools, Court procedures, Supply chain management prescript and financial management. Job related skills: 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. Analytical skills. Financial management skills. Project management. Management of Resources. Negotiation. Influencing skills. Appropriate courses in Management Practices. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Manage registration of deeds in accordance with relevant legislation. Manage examination and register deeds in compliance with Deeds Registries Act of 1937 and Sectional Title Act of 1986 as well as common, statutory, and case law and recognized practices and procedures and Chief Registrar of Deeds directives. Ensure deeds are made available from lodgement for execution. Expedite examination of deeds for rural development, land reform and RDP housing in compliance with Deeds Registries Act of 1937 and Sectional Title Act of 1986 as well common, statutory and case law and recognized practices and procedures. Draft the Registrars circular and notice. Comment of Chief Registrars circulars. Comment on bills and draft directives regarding land registration and related matters. Manage the Deeds Trading Account, Human Resource and Supply Chain Management. Ensure that creditors are paid within prescribed timeframe. Manage collection of revenue. Manage the recruitment and selection. Manage the performance management system of the office. Draft and implement management action plan on audit findings. Manage Supply Chain Processes. Monitor usage of Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems. Manage labour relations matters. Manage registration, capturing, archiving and delivery of deeds. Update the land register. Archive deeds and documents. Deliver registered deeds and documents. Provide deeds related information and copies to clients. Provide deeds related information and copies to account holder clients. Approve reports to court and advise the high court, law society and other local institutions accordingly. Adjudicate on the registration cases where no precedence exist and advice clients where difficulties are experienced with the drafting and registration of deeds. Increase the office visibility through outreach programs.
What is the Salary
R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (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
North Gauteng Deeds Registry: Pretoria Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2025/35 KwaZulu – Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2025/39 North–West Deeds Registry: Mahikeng Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2025/33
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Agric Place. Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 20 Steve Biko Rd (formely Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 or by email to: North Gauteng Deeds Registriy: Pretoria Advert1@deeds.gov.za KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg Advert1B@deeds.gov.za North-West Deeds Registry: Mahikeng Advert1C@deeds.gov.za (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the
Apply Before:
22 December 2025
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Additional Information
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African and Coloured Females as well as Persons with Disabilities.