Applicants must have any of the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying, Bachelor of Science in Physical Planning, Bachelor of Science in Land Economy, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies, Bachelor of Science in Geography, Bachelor of Science in Land Management, or any relevant built environment degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Applicants with a first degree and a pass in a field other than those specified above must possess at least two years of work experience in land governance.