SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: PRE-SETTLEMENT MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Job Details
| Published date: March 12, 2023 | |
| Closing date: March 17, 2023 |
Contact Details
| Mr K Senosha | |
| (015) 495 1904 | |
| Polokwane, Limpopo |
Description
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: PRE-SETTLEMENT MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/165
Directorate: Operational Management
CENTRE : Limpopo (Polokwane)
DUTIES : Investigate and validate restitution claims. Gather oral and documentary evidence. Compile research reports and gazette land claims. Verify the beneficiaries of lodged claims. Compile family tree and gather supporting documents. Compile verification reports. Negotiate the settlement of claims. Conduct options from the claimants. Conduct resolutions of the claims. Prepare Terms of Reference for valuation and Office of the Valuer-General (OVG) recommendations. Compile spreadsheet for valuations. Conduct deeds research for properties. Facilitate the finalisations of lodged claims. Compile offers from OVG recommendations. Compile Section 42D on approved offers. Engage with stakeholders and manage land claim enquiries. Respond to all enquiries (Ministerial, Chief Director, Director-General, Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Premier). Respond to Presidential.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Senosha Tel No: (015) 495 1904
APPLICATIONS : Application can be submitted by post, Private Bag X 9312, Polokwane, 0700, or hand delivered during office hours to: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700.
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Law / Agriculture / Development Studies / Social Science. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Land Restitution environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Restitution of Land Rights Act, Knowledge of Land Reform, Knowledge of Rural Development and Knowledge of African languages spoken in the Province. Job related skills: Sound communication skills, Negotiation skills, Excellent report writing skills, Computer literacy, Project management skills and Good networking skills. Initiative, ability to take responsibility and meet deadlines. Ability to produce report. Ability to facilitate community meetings. Ability to draft terms of reference for service providers. Ability to manage consultants. Willingness to travel, to spend extended periods in the field and work irregular hours. Ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s licence.