Agricultural Land Lease @Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Overview

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) invites eligible applicants to apply for the lease of state-owned agricultural land in the Matzikama Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lease available agricultural properties primarily suited for livestock farming.
• Applicants must demonstrate available farming resources or access to resources such as capital, equipment, and livestock assets.
• Successful applicant must reside on the farm full-time during the lease period.

Requirements

• African, Indian, or Coloured South African citizens (including First Nations of South Africa).
• Must be 18 years or older with a valid South African bar-coded identity document.
• 3–5 years of farming experience is an advantage.
• Must provide proof of livestock branding and evidence of farming resources.
• Government employees and politicians holding public office are not eligible.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lease state agricultural land.
• Potential training and capacity-building support for successful candidates.

How to Apply

Application forms can be obtained either by downloading from the DLRRD website or collecting in person from the DLRRD District Office in Clanwilliam. Applications must be hand-delivered or couriered to the following address:

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Strategic Land Acquisition – West Coast and Cape Metro Districts
9 Main Road, Criterion Building, Second Floor
Clanwilliam, 8135
Western Cape, South Africa

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 13 April 2026 at 16:00. Late applications will not be considered.