DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION REF NO:
3/2/1/2023/657
Directorate: District Office
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
SALARY: R958 824 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package to be structured in
accordance with the rules for MMS)
CENTRE: Eastern Cape (Chris Hani District)
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agricultural Studies / Agricultural Economics / Development Studies / Town and Regional Planning / Public Administration / Social Sciences / Public Management / Real Estate / Property Management. Minimum of 3 years’ relevant junior management experience. Job related knowledge: Land Reform: Provision of and Assistance Act 126 of 1993 as amended. Labour Tenants Act 3 of 1996. Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994. Extension Security of Tenure Act 62 of 1997 as amended. State Land and Disposal Policy. Beneficiary Selection and Land Allocation Policy. Knowledge of Agrarian Transformation as well as key priorities of government. Knowledge of Comprehensive Rural Development Programmes (CRDP). Land Reform Prescripts and other relevant departmental prescripts. Job related skills: Communication skills (verbal and written). Strategic management skills. Negotiation skills. Computer literacy. Stakeholder relationship. Facilitation / coordination skills. Presentation skills. Financial management skills. Project management skills. Interpersonal relations skills. A driver’s license and willingness to travel.
DUTIES
- Coordinate the acquisition of strategically located land aligned to the National Imperatives. Provide support to District Offices on the identification and acquisition of strategically located land suitable for acquisition by the State. Maintain and update project register of all suitable land acquisition for the State.
- Facilitate mapping and overlaying of the identified land with key commodities. Manage the assessment and valuation of identified properties. Align acquired land to other departmental interventions and programmes. Provide support on land acquisition approval process through relevant structures.
- Monitor updates of projects in terms of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) requirements. Facilitate the selection of suitable candidates and allocation of land. Ensure quality assurance and information management services between District, Provincial and National offices.
- Ensure that the land allocation process is compliant to the Beneficiary Section Policy. Coordinate the selection process of beneficiaries for land allocation. Coordinate land allocation process through relevant approval structures. Facilitate proper handover of allocated land to Property Management.
- Provide land acquisition support services across districts including District Land Committees. Support land acquisition procedures within relevant policy and programme guidelines. Coordinate the liaison with relevant role-players / stakeholders with regards to land acquisition projects support requirements.
- Ensure coordination of the transfer and registration process. Facilitate the appointment of Conveyancers. Facilitate signing of the deed of sale. Facilitate the signing of expedition letters. Facilitate the processing of payments.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms A Kili Tel No: (043) 701 8136
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be forwarded by post to PO Box 1716, East London, 5200 or hand delivered to Corner Moore Coutts Street, Ocean Terrace View, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5200.
NOTE: African. Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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