Deputy Registrar of Deeds REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/265
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Location
- Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Registrar of Deeds within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The position involves overseeing various aspects of deeds registration, information management, system support, and client services related to property conveyance and land reform. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Overseeing the registration section, managing workload, workflow processes, and standards, and implementing corrective measures. * Providing guidance on the noting and withdrawal of interdicts. * Overseeing correspondence and providing guidance to clients. * Managing the information section and DOTS services, including turnaround times for information provision and enquiries. * Managing the deeds tracking system. * Managing presidential/departmental inquiries and compiling reports. * Approving complaints register action plans and monitoring client satisfaction surveys. * Approving the Service Delivery Improvement plan. * Overseeing and performing the archiving of deeds/documents and delivering registered deeds. * Maintaining and updating the deeds registration database and land register. * Managing turnaround times and standards for capturing deeds information on the Deeds Registration System (DRS). * Managing and providing support for deeds registration systems. * Liaising with the office of the Chief Registrar on system issues and overseeing systems-related helpdesk support. * Providing deeds, rural development, and land reform support services to relevant components. * Participating in provincial planning committees. * Advising on registration-related matters and the application of provincial legislation regarding registration. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. * 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. * Diploma in Deeds Registration Law. * 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. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate and a relevant NQF Level 7 legal or trust administration qualification, coupled with a Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and the Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS. They must have at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level or in roles such as Assistant Registrar of Deeds, Deeds Law Lecturer, or Deputy Registrar of Deeds within property conveyance. A valid driver’s licence is essential. Ideal applicants will have comprehensive knowledge of deeds registration, legal interpretation, examination processes, HR, project and financial management, and court procedures. Strong computer, communication, organisational, problem-solving, interpersonal, report writing, presentation, policy analysis, judgement, time management, resource management, negotiation, and influencing skills are required, along with appropriate management practices courses. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-registrar-of-deeds-ref-no-3-1-1-1-2026-265-department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development Source: myjobmag
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- At least 5 years of experience.
- Project management
- Driver's licence
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