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DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM
DRDLR is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DRDLR through the filling of posts. We reserve the right not to fill a position.
CLOSING DATE : 28 June 2019 at 16:00
NOTE: DRDLR requests applicants to apply manually by submitting applications on form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service department that should be accompanied by comprehensive CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed) and certified (certification must not be older than 12 months) copies of qualifications, service certificates (in case of an OSD post), identification document and permanent residency/work permit. Reasonable accommodation shall apply for People with Disabilities (including where a driver’s licence is a requirement in a non-Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) post). All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and/or competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by DRDLR. The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and the appointment is subject to a positive security clearance outcome.
Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/ after the interview took place, note that the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. It would be appreciated if you can only attach course certificates applicable to the post requirements. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in your application not being considered. If you apply for more than one post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Correspondents will be entered into with short-listed candidates within three months after the closing date of the post. If by then you have not been contacted for an interview you were not successful in your application.
OTHER POST
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: LAND ACQUISITION REF NO: 3/2/1/2019/247
Directorate: Strategic Land Acquisition
This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously must reapply.
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: North West (Dr Kenneth Kaunda District)
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3 year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Economic or Natural Science. 2-3 years’ relevant working experience. Job related knowledge: Understanding and interpretation of Budget Management, Project Management, Departmental land reform programmes, legislation and procedures, Understanding of the value-added development of communities. Job related skills: Project Management, Financial Management, People Management, Performance Management, Conflict resolution, Facilitation, Capacity building and good negotiation, Map reading, analysis and interpretation. A valid driver’s license. Willing to travel and work irregular hours.
DUTIES: Screen potential projects within area of responsibility to facilitate planning and budgeting. Acknowledge receipt of project file(s) from Regional Manager/Deputy Director: Land Acquisition. Make arrangements with the farmer/land owner for farm assessment. Conduct farm assessment in conjunction with Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), Persons with Disabilities in Agricultural and Rural Development (PDARD) and Municipalities (Stakeholders). Prepare presentation for the District Screening Committee for approval of planning funds. Conduct farm visits to locate the property and to confirm land claim status. Implement land acquisition project procedures within relevant Policy and programme guidelines. Recapitalisation and Development Programme (RADP) and Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS). Facilitate the appointment of service providers to conduct relevant studies. Engage in the land price negotiations process. Prepare submissions for approval by relevant committees. Liaise with relevant role-players/stakeholders with regards to land acquisition projects support requirements. Liaise with land acquisition and warehousing at National Office to assess the valuation reports and give a mandate for land price negotiations. Investigate and respond to the presidential enquiries, ministerial tasks and queries. Liaise with the office of the Public Protector to investigate and respond to the queries within 7-14 days. Liaise with the bank (land bank) to investigate and determine the settlement amount for rescue purposes. Obtain mineral rights information on identified property from the Department of Minerals. Consult with Eskom on electricity related matters.
ENQUIRIES: Mr K Sebitiele Tel No: (018) 388 7115
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post Private Bag X74, Mahikeng, 2745 or hand it delivered to: Cnr James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735.
NOTE: Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.