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Department of Agriculture :DEADLINE: 01 September 2023
- POST: PROJECT OFFICER: LABOUR TENANTS
- REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/543 (X4POSTS)
- Directorate: Tenure Reform Implementation (12 Month Contract)
- SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- CENTRE : Mpumalanga (Nkangala District: Emalahleni / Witbank)
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate as well as a Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Law, Social Science, Economics, or Development Studies.
Experience in Land Reform or Rural Development for at least 18 months is required. Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, Extension of Security of Tenure Act, Communal Property Associations Act, Restitution of Land Rights Act, and Land Claims Court Rules.
Project management skills, negation skills, contract management skills, leadership skills, computer literacy, and communication skills are all required for the job (verbal and written).
Capability to create service provider terms of reference. Capability to supervise consultants. A current driver’s license. Willingness to travel, spend extended periods of time in the field, and work odd hours. Willingness to relocate if necessary
DUTIES :
Settle labour tenant applications. Ensure registration of Project on Basic Accounting System (BAS). Compile Terms of Reference and memorandums for Subdivision.
Compile Terms of Reference and memorandums for valuation. Facilitate offers and / or responses of Section 17 from landowners. Facilitate settlement agreements.
Compile memorandums for approval of the projects by Provincial Technical Committees and National Land Acquisition and Allocation Control Committee.
Facilitate concurrence approval by Treasury for Disposal projects. Ensure compliance towards the deed of donation to avoid any deviation from original settlement agreement for Donation project. Ensure that the applicants sign Waiver rights agreements for Certification.
Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted to the Land Reform Officer for referrals. Compile Terms of Reference and memorandums for conveyancing. Ensure submission of all relevant documents to enable transfer of the project.
Facilitate establishment and registration of Legal entities. Facilitate the implementation of post settlement support (Development) if any. Allocate number of hectares to Labour Tenants and / or Farm Dwellers.
Compile memorandums for approval of the projects by Provincial Technical Committees and National Land Acquisition and Allocation Control Committee. Facilitate concurrence approval by Treasury for Disposal projects.
Compile Terms of Reference and memorandums for conveyancing. Ensure submission of all relevant documents to enable transfer of the project. Facilitate establishment and registration of Legal entities. Issue and gazette number of S17 Notices.
Trace / locate applicant, property and conduct in loco inspection. Conduct research on the claim / application and compile Land Rights Enquiry report. Ensure that farm owners details are located and updated. Engage Deeds and Surveyor General offices to get property details.
Engage National Geo-Spatial Information to get Aerial photographs of the property. Facilitate Gazetting of project. Render administration services. Submit plans, monthly reports and assessments reports. Maintain Labour Tenants database.
Update information on the database. Provide statistical information on Labour Tenants.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Senwana Tel No: (013) 754 8098
Where to submit your Applications
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be mailed to: Private Bag X11305, Mbombela, 1200, or delivered in person during office hours to: 17 Van Rensburg Street, Bateleur Office Park, 7th floor Block E, Mbombela, 1200.
NOTE: African, Colored, Indian, and White Males and Females, as well as Persons with Disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Candidates’ Instructions
- Applications on form Z83 must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist, along with full details of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) (s). IMPORTANT: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST USE THE NEW Z83, WHICH IS IN EFFECT AS OF JANUARY 1, 2021.
- Applicants must include the vacancy reference number in their applications.
- Applicants seeking additional information about an advertised position should contact the department where the vacancy exists. Such information should not be sought from the Department of Public Service and Administration.
- It must be ensured that applications reach the appropriate advertising departments on or before the deadlines.
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