DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM - OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL POSTS

 
DUTIES : Oversees the strategy of OVG. Develop the OVG strategy. Ensure that the OVG strategy is implemented. Informs the business strategy of the organisation and enable executive decision-making. Provide strategic advice and support in respect of the establishment, management and enhancement of strategic relationships and partnerships by the OVG. Oversee the process of strategic research and analysis. Oversee the process of strategic planning and reporting. Oversees the ICT services of OVG. Provide oversight to the ICT enablement requirements. Oversees ICT governance and risk management. Oversight of business continuity & IT security. Oversee the effective implementation of application support, infrastructure support and desktop support. Oversee continued business improvement support. Oversees the performance of OVG. Oversee the organisational performance dashboard. Oversee performance monitoring and evaluation of OVG. Coordinate the process of developing the annual performance plans. Develop/Maintain a framework/system for monitoring and evaluating the performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Facilitate the development and implementation of institutional performance improvement plans. Set and manage ICT budget and resources. Oversee the budgeting process for ICT. Manage the ICT budget. Manage ICT resources. 
 
NOTE : All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. NN Mncwango Tel: (012) 338 7362/ Mr. VM Makhubela Tel: (012) 338 7211 
 
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2020 at 16:00 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds, Private Bag X918, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to: Rentmeester Building, Ground floor (Security desk), Corner Pretorius and Bosman Street, For attention HRM. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITAL SERVICES (REFERENCE: 3/2/1/2020/078) 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS) 
CENTRE : OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL (PRETORIA) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Public Administration (NQF 7). Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage. 5 years of (Deputy Director level)/senior management experience. Human Resource Development Strategy. Crises and conflict management. Strategic Performance Management Framework. Planning and Organising. Policy Analysis and Interpretation. Report writing. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Interpersonal relations. Negotiations. Project Management. Presentation Skills. Communication. Valid Driver’s Licence 
 
DUTIES : Manages Human Capital. Manage HCM to drive the overall functional goals and targets of the team. Ensure adherence to performance criteria for the transactional service line, based on strategic plans and SLP’s. Oversee recruitment, selection, and terminations activities. Conduct exit interviews and prepare exit reports. Ensure an effective recruitment and selection metric systems are in place. Oversee the implementation of the employment equity plan. Monitor identify shortfalls and make recommendations for improvement. Ensure effective training delivery to the business. Oversees Talent Management. Oversee the maintenance of competency frameworks. Work with rest of management to identify high potential. Oversee the development of staff with high potential and monitor their Performance through a variety of talent management means such as one on one coaching and specialised talent programmes. Facilitate the development of personal development plans for high potential employees. Develop, gain approval for and implement employee wellness interventions in line with strategy. Oversees Performance Management. Oversee the performance management process. 
Oversee the facilitation of training with management and employees to assist them to understand the performance management procedure. Respond to queries on the performance management process. Promote a culture of positive and constructive feedback within the OVG. Oversee the coordination and facilitation of the development of performance standards and key performance areas. Align performance management with employee development and training through specific identified and structured interventions. Oversee the maintenance of performance management records. Develop monthly reports on HRM metrics. Monitor HR metric systems and outputs monthly. Oversees Remuneration & Benefits. Oversee the OVG’s pay structure and benefits offerings. Oversee the preparation of a program budget and keep operations within budget. Oversee competitive salary rates and develop or modify compensation plans. Oversee the evaluation of employee benefits policies to assess whether they are current, competitive, and legal. Oversee the distribution of pay and benefits information to OVG employees. Ensure that pay and benefits plans comply national policies and regulations. Oversee human resource development services. Determine desired business outcomes. Link desired business outcomes with employee behaviour. Identify trainable competencies. Evaluate competencies. Determine performance gaps. Prioritize training needs. Determine steps and process to train. Conduct a cost benefit analysis. Plan for training evaluation. Oversees Workplace Skills Planning and Annual Training Report. Determine the training needs. Consolidate all the training needs per Product Grouping (PG). Incorporate the individual development needs within the needs analysis into the WSP. Oversee the development and consolidation of the WSP. Oversee the implementation of the WSP. Provide support for the operation of the graduate training programme. Manage the delivery of training and development programmes. Provide support for the operation of the graduate training programme. Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions. Ensure that statutory training requirements are met. Evaluate training and development programmes. Manage the amending and revising of programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment. Oversee succession planning. Oversee the creation and submitting of workplace skills plan and workplace skills report. Identify assessment tools to support initiatives and growth. Write reports on assessment tools. Manages On-boarding & Induction. Manage the organisation of orientation programs (first day, first week, first month and first quarter). Act as a consultant to new employees. Oversee the building and updating of employee handbook. Monitor new hire turnover and retention rates. Schedule and oversee training sessions. Introduce new hires to current employees. Oversee the addition of new employees’ information to company’s payroll system. Communicate with new hires before their start date to provide necessary information (e.g. work schedules and contract details). Oversee the processing of employment paperwork. Oversee the coordination of relocation procedures for expats. Liaise with internal teams to create corporate accounts for new employees. Gather candidate experience feedback from new hires. Assist existing employees when they move to a new department or position. 
 
NOTE : All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. NN Mncwango Tel: (012) 338 7362/ Mr. VM Makhubela Tel: (012) 338 7211 
 
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2020 at 16:00 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds, Private Bag X918, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to: Rentmeester Building, Ground floor (Security desk), Corner Pretorius and Bosman Street, For attention HRM. 
 
 

 
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: VALUATIONS (REFERENCE: 3/2/1/2020/079) 
SALARY : R470 040 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL (PRETORIA)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Property Studies/Real Estate/Land Economics/Property Valuation and Management/Quantity Surveying/Land Management. 3 years of experience at supervisory level in land valuation. Understanding of rural development programmes, including mandates of the department. Detailed knowledge of the factors that can affect property prices. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription designing forms and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and the democratic political process. Planning and organising. Policy Analysis and interpretation. Report writing. Computer literacy. Interpersonal relations. Negotiations. Project management. Presentation skills. Communication. Valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Determine values on properties identified for land reform purposes in line with section 12(1)(a) of the PVA. Conduct inspections, measurements and survey of the properties. Current use value data collections, assembly and analysis thereof. Assembly of state acquisition benefits, analysis and quantification thereof. Market data collections, assembly and analysis thereof. Assembly of state investments and subsidies, analysis and quantification thereof. Calculate values conclusions. Compile valuations reports and submission thereof. Determine market values on properties identified for acquisition or disposal purposes by a Department in line with section 12(1)(b) of the PVA. Conduct inspection, measurements and survey of the properties. Market data collections, assembly and analysis thereof. Calculate values and/or market value conclusions. Compile valuation reports and submission thereof. Perform quality assurance on valuation reports from external/private valuers in line with the PVA. Assess and interrogate reports from external/private valuers in line with the PVA and regulations. Compile recommendations and prepare reviewed reports from the external/private Valuers regarding estimated values in line with the PVA and the Regulations. Mentorship of Candidate Valuers in the employ of the OVG. Assess and interrogate reports from candidate valuers in line with the PVA and the Regulations. 
 
NOTE : All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. NN Mncwango Tel: (012) 338 7362/ Mr. VM Makhubela Tel: (012) 338 7211 
 
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2020 at 16:00 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds, Private Bag X918, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to: Rentmeester Building, Ground floor (Security desk), Corner Pretorius and Bosman Street, For attention HRM. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT COORDINATOR: LAND RIGHTS (Reference: 3/2/1/2020/075) 
SALARY : R470 040 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : DIRECTORATE: TENURE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION: WESTERN CAPE (CLANWILLIAM) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Humanities/Social Science. 3 - 5 years’ relevant working experience in Land Reform Environment. Job related knowledge: Land reform prescript and policies (Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA), Land Tenure Act (LTA), Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act) Community dynamics, Interpretation of statuses, Departmental filing procedure. Job related skills: Presentation, Facilitation, Communication, Project Management, People Management, Analytical, Research, Interpersonal Relations, Report writing. A valid driver’s licence. An initiate–self driven individual with the willingness to travel and work irregular hours. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of Extension of Security of Tenure Programme. Respond to all enquiries on ESTA accordingly. Liaise with Justice Ministry, Department of Nature Conservation and Game Farmers, Conventional Farmers/Farm owners, Department of Labour, Farm Dwellers and Local Municipalities on ESTA/LTA. Draw up a database for monitoring and evaluation of intervention process of all cases. Conduct training workshops for staff and other role players in the land reform. Assist staff in District Offices to incorporate changes in Land Reform Policy and procedures into their planning and implementation. Attend workshops and meetings on implementation of relevant Acts continually. Monitor and facilitate the implementation of Labour Tenants Programme. Address the LTA claims that have been lodged. Categories LTA Cases according to claimant’s settlements choices as required. Respond to all enquiries on LTA accordingly. 
 
NOTE : This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously must reapply. African, Indian and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Mafanya Tel: (021) 409 0580 
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2020 at 16:00 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post Private Bag X10, 7705, Mowbray, or Hand delivered at 1st floor No. 14 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF MONITORING AND EVALUATION ANALYST (Reference: 3/2/1/2020/076) 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 9) 
CENTRE : DIRECTORATE: PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE MONITORING (PRETORIA) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Social Sciences/Development Studies/Public Administration/Public Management. 3 years’ of experience in monitoring and evaluation, research or strategic planning. Job related knowledge: Understanding of the government wide Monitoring and Evaluation System, Government monitoring and evaluation Policies, standard operating procedures, tools, information systems, planning, research methodology and related legislation, Treasury regulations, Performance Auditing, Project and performance management, Quality improvement. Job related skills: Computer literacy, presentation, Report writing, Communication (verbal and written), Interpersonal relations, Project and programme management, Information collection, analysis and interpretation, Analytical. A valid driver’s licence. Ability to customise and package information to user requirements. Ability to travel. An understanding of the Rural Development and Land Reforms key functions and purpose will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate organisational performance against predetermined objectives. Provide inputs during the Departmental planning process. Schedule performance verification sessions with programmes on a quarterly basis. Conduct information verification on performance information. Prepare performance verification reporting tools. Conduct feedback sessions with various programmes to reflect on performance for decision making. Assist with the development of frameworks, guidance and systems to facilitate Departmental programme performance monitoring. Coordinate organisational performance reporting. Compile Departmental programme performance reports (quarterly, mid-year and annual) based on verified performance. Compile strategic and ad-hoc reports. Coordinate audit requests relating to performance information. Manage Branch responses to audit requests, findings and queries. Compile management responses to audit findings/queries. Capacitate Branches on the fundamentals of performance audit. Conduct capacity building/training on management of performance information. Conduct capacity building on reporting. Make presentation on the management of portfolio of evidence. 
 
NOTE : Coloured, Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Ntuthuka Tel: (012) 312 9609 
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2020 at 16:00 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

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OFFICE ASSISTANT (REFERENCE: 3/2/1/2020/080) 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 7) 
CENTRE : OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL (PRETORIA) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Office Administration/Public Administration/Public Management. 1 year experience in rendering secretarial and support services to senior management. Government systems and structures. Understanding of the management information and formal reporting system. Professional office etiquette. Knowledge of office administration. Good interpersonal skills. Communication skills (Verbal and Written). Organisational and planning skills. Good reporting skills. Computer Literacy. Good interpersonal relations Skills. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality 
 
DUTIES : Render the administration, secretarial and support services to the executive manager. Receive & screen incoming calls on behalf of the executive manager and take messages when required. Develop and update contact database. Mailing, Faxing, photo copying and typing. Arrangement of meetings, taking of minutes and provision of meals. Attend to all logistical arrangements for the executive manager. Ensure that OFTAR’s and DOTR’s for executive manager are completed and approved. Compile and submit S&T s and SMS claims for the executive manager. Purchasing of stationery, office equipment and catering. Process all incoming and outgoing correspondences. Receiving calls and transferring to the executive manager Referrals of incoming and outgoing mails to relevant officials (emails, sms and telephone. Recording and tracking enquiries (Presidential hotlines, Ministerial tasks and Parliamentary questions. Manage the diary for the Chief Directorate. Arrange and coordinate meetings on behalf of the executive manager (Workshops, Shortlisting’s, Interviews, Monthly Management and Staff meetings). Circulation of invitations for executive manager meetings. Making appointments for internal and external clients. Receiving and attending walk-in clients and other stakeholders. Send meeting reminders. Draft memos, letters and reports. Type /draft letters to stakeholders, memorandums (petty cash, stationary, office equipment: laptops, toners). Record minutes/decisions from meetings and communicates with relevant role-Players. Use a tape recorder to recording minutes. Provide secretariat services for committees and forums. Provide support with regards to the management and coordination of the implementation of executive decisions. Develop, implement and monitor a tracking system for executive decisions emanating from the Office of the executive manager and track the implementation thereof. 
 
NOTE : All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. NN Mncwango Tel: (012) 338 7362/ Mr. VM Makhubela Tel: (012) 338 7211 
 
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2020 at 16:00 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds, Private Bag X918, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to: Rentmeester Building, Ground floor (Security desk), Corner Pretorius and Bosman Street, For attention HRM. 
 
 
 
 
 
RECEPTIONIST (REFERENCE: 3/2/1/2020/081) 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 5) 
CENTRE : OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL (PRETORIA) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. No experience required. Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds and telephone etiquette. Knowledge and ability to apply Batho Pele principles. Computer literacy. Interpersonal relations skills. Organisation skills. Communication skills (written and Verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Render reception support services. Receive and welcome visitors and clients. Direct visitors to their destinations. Receive telephone calls. Provide information to the clients. Tidy and maintain reception area. Record incoming and outgoing faxes in the relevant registers. Render telephone services. Attend to incoming telephone calls. Screen and forward calls. Receive telephone messages. Record telephone messages. Update telephone directories. Safeguard and monitor equipment. Report faulty equipment. Render the administration, secretarial and support services to the executive manager. Receive & screen incoming calls on behalf of the executive manager and take messages when required. Develop and update contact database. Mailing, Faxing, photo copying and typing. Arrangement of meetings, taking of minutes and provision of meals.
 
NOTE : All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. NN Mncwango Tel: (012) 338 7362/ Mr. VM Makhubela Tel: (012) 338 7211 
 
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2020 at 16:00 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds, Private Bag X918, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to: Rentmeester Building, Ground floor (Security desk), Corner Pretorius and Bosman Street, For attention HRM.