What is the field of land management? Attractive job opportunities and job requirements

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The wide range of job opportunities and stable income compared to many other jobs in the market has made land management a field that many young people pursue.

Land management is one of the hot professions that many people choose as their career development path. If you don't fully understand what land management is, what kind of work it involves, the salary, and the current job prospects, then explore the information below.

1.What is land management?

Land management is a field that deals with the management of land, the creation of land records to grant land use rights to organizations, businesses, individual households, etc., in compliance with legal regulations.

Explore the concept of land management

Explore the concept of land management

2. Where do land management professionals work?

At government agencies

After receiving thorough training in the field of land management, you can choose to work at government agencies. You will need to pass the civil service examination for positions in government agencies. Each position will have different educational and experience requirements. If you choose to work at a government agency, you can consider positions such as:

  • District, district-level, provincial, or municipal inspectorates.
  • Land management departments.
  • Local land registration officers, commune or ward people's committees.
  • Departments of natural resources and environment, urban management in districts or municipalities.
  • Land registration offices.
  • Departments of Natural Resources and Environment or Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development at the provincial or municipal level.
  • Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment or Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, etc.

At businesses and private companies

Working for businesses, organizations, and private companies is also a popular choice in this field. Specifically, you can consider working for entities such as:

  • Real estate companies and enterprises specializing in property valuation.
  • Construction and surveying companies.
  • Real estate brokerage firms.
  • Urban planning management boards.

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Research and Teaching

If you choose a path in research and teaching, you can work as:

  • Lecturer at colleges or universities specializing in land management.
  • Member of the Soil Science Society.
  • Land management agencies.
  • Institute of Surveying and Mapping Sciences.
  • Institute of Urban and Rural Planning.
  • Land Management Research Institute.

Vast employment chances for those pursuing a career in land management

Vast employment chances for those pursuing a career in land management

3. Why is the field of land management always in high demand?

Land management is one of the hot fields that attracts many people for the following reasons:

Ample Job Opportunities:

In this field, you can work in various sectors and organizations, such as government agencies, private companies, and research and teaching positions (as mentioned earlier). Land management offers a wide range of job opportunities for those pursuing this career path.

High Demand for Human Resources:

According to the Communist Party's magazine, in terms of market scale, there are currently more than 5,000 projects with a total investment of over 4.5 million billion VND nationwide, which is more than three times higher than in 2009. There are over 100,000 construction companies, 15,000 real estate businesses, and over 1,000 real estate trading floors established. In the past five years, foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real estate sector has exceeded 18 billion USD, ranking second in total FDI inflow into Vietnam.

As of March 20, 2022, FDI in new registration, adjustment, and capital contribution to foreign-invested businesses in the real estate business stands second among sectors attracting significant FDI, with a total investment of nearly 2.7 billion USD, accounting for 30.3% of the total registered investment capital, and newly established companies have increased significantly by 47.2%. By the end of April 2022, around 800 trading floors have resumed operations, an increase of more than 400 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

These statistics show that the real estate market is growing rapidly. It is a market that investors find attractive and is expected to attract a large number of new investors in the future.

In recent years, land has become an increasingly attractive investment field for both domestic and international investors. Therefore, the industry needs a large workforce, leading to a high demand for recruitment. If you have solid expertise and practical work experience, you will easily impress potential employers.

Attractive Income:

Income is also one of the reasons why many people pursue this field. In Vietnam, the salary in the field of land management can range from approximately 7 to 20 million VND per month, along with various attractive benefits. Salaries can significantly increase and vary depending on the specific position within the industry, professional expertise, experience, and work location.

Attractive salary

Attractive salary 

4. The needed factors to become real estate specialist

Each position in land management comes with specific recruitment criteria. Furthermore, land management is a field with its own unique characteristics, so those working in this industry need to meet several strict requirements. Here are some basic qualifications:

Solid expertise in the field

Proficiency in economic management within a market economy and basic knowledge of economics and land management.

Understanding of real estate investment, the ability to analyze and evaluate the efficient use of land. This forms the basis for policymaking and analysis of government land management policies.

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Understanding State Land Management Policies

People in this field also need to understand government policies related to land management, collect and measure land data, conduct land statistics and audits, and have knowledge of economics related to land use, land evaluation, land pricing, land use planning, dispute resolution, complaints, and land usage reporting.

Adhering to Professional Ethics

In this profession, to advance professionally, apart from expertise, one must maintain high ethical standards. Adhering to professional ethics is crucial to avoid being influenced or manipulated by personal interests and to uphold the integrity of the profession.

Logical Thinking

Land and property have complex characteristics and are closely linked to economic, social, legal, and environmental aspects. Therefore, professionals in land management must possess deep, flexible, and sharp logical thinking skills to understand all aspects of the land they manage.

Sense of Responsibility

Pursuing this career requires a strong sense of responsibility, enthusiasm, and a passion for keeping up with frequent legal and policy updates. The profession involves a substantial workload and demands individuals to be dedicated and proactive in their work.

Dynamism and Creativity

A land manager should possess qualities such as dynamism, flexibility, and creativity. These skills enable professionals to effectively apply technology and software in land management, utilize land resources efficiently, deduce societal development trends, and adapt to economic fluctuations effectively.

The requirements for recruiting real estate manager

The requirements for recruiting real estate manager

5. Recruiting professional land managers at Navigos Search

Recruiting through a reputable headhunter company is often the top choice for many corporations and businesses today. Among them, Navigos Search stands out as a leading and trusted headhunter company in Vietnam, with over 20 years of experience in mid to senior-level human resources recruitment.

With an extensive database of more than 375,000 high-level candidates and 85,000+ senior management candidates, Navigos Search has a significant advantage in assisting with recruitment for land management or any other industry.

Furthermore, their team of highly experienced consultants possesses in-depth knowledge of core industry sectors, following rigorous and precise work processes to ensure the highest quality information. All of these factors have propelled Navigos Search to new heights in customer service quality, making them a leader in mid to senior-level human resources recruitment in Vietnam.


Navigos Search - Vietnam's #1 Mid to Senior-Level Talent Recruitment Company

Navigos Search - Vietnam's #1 Mid to Senior-Level Talent Recruitment Company

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The team of consultants with high experiences is working at Navigos Search

The team of consultants with high experiences is working at Navigos Search

The team of consultants at Navigos Search is highly experienced, with over 20 years in the industry. We take pride in having assisted hundreds of businesses and corporations throughout Vietnam in acquiring the highest-quality workforce and supporting them throughout their "success after joining."

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