PROJECT COORDINATOR: STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/208

CENTRE : Directorate: District Office: Northern Cape (Frances Baard / John Taolo Gaetsewe)

DUTIES : Identify potential projects within area of responsibility to facilitate planning and budgeting. Acknowledge receipt of project files from regional manager. Make arrangements with the farmer / landowner for farm assessment. Conduct farm assessment in conjunction with DALRRD, Provincial Department of Agriculture 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. Implementation of land acquisition projects procedures within relevant policy and programme guidelines (Recapitalization and Development Program and Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy). Facilitate the appointment of service providers to conduct relevant studies. Engage in the Land Price Negotiation Process. Prepare submissions for approval by relevant committees. Liaise with relevant role-players / stakeholders with regards to land acquisition projects support requirements. Consult with Land Acquisition and Warehousing to assess the valuation reports and provide a mandate for land price negotiations. Investigate and respond to the Presidential enquiries, Ministerial Tasks and queries. Consult with the office of the Public Protector to investigate and respond to queries within 7 – 14 days. Liaise with the Banks (Land Bank) to investigate and determine the settlement amount for rescue purposes. Conduct investigation of mineral rights with the Department of Minerals. Consult with Eskom on Electricity related matters. Facilitate project financial administration process. Obtain approval of planning funds for implementation of projects. Develop terms of reference for procurement of service providers. Facilitate the appointment of service providers through adjudication process. Compile monthly and quarterly projections for expenditure of approved funds. Ensure payment of invoices for service rendered within stipulated time. Provide support to management of the district. Coordinate regional project Implementation. Manage regional project database. Administer regional applications. Provide inputs to the strategic direction of the region / unit.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Oliphant Tel No: (053) 830 4056
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to Private Bag X5007, Kimberley, 8300 or hand delivered during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300.
NOTE : Coloured, Indian, White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.