Project Coordinator

Overview

Coordinate land claim lodgement, validation, and settlement processes with municipalities for the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in Polokwane.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Agriculture / Development Studies / Social Science / Law (NQF Level 6) or any related equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in land reform environment.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Development management including strategic management.
• Research methods and techniques.
• Community facilitation.
• Knowledge of land redistribution and development related issues.
• Development management including strategic management.
• Understanding and interpret Business Plan.
• Job related skills: Project management. Negotiation.
• Contract management. Leadership.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to draft terms of reference for service providers.
• Ability to manage consultants.
• Excellent report writing.
• Initiative, able to take responsibility and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to produce report.
• Ability to facilitate community meetings.
• Good networking.
• Willingness to travel, to spend extended periods in the field and work irregular hours.

Duties

• Coordinate the lodgement of land claims.
• Categorise claims per local municipality.
• Engage municipalities on claims to be settled.
• Validate land claims.
• Conduct oral and archival research.
• Conduct site inspection process (Mapping).
• Identify homestead.
• Partaking in analysis of aerial photograph reports.
• Facilitate where there are overlapping land claims.
• Facilitate separation of tenants, beneficial of occupation and registered land rights.
• Verify lodged claim.
• Conduct in loco inspection.
• Produce in loco inspection report.
• Assist in closing of commitment register.
• Coordinate clearance of suspense account.
• Manage payment of beneficiaries.
• Negotiate the settlement of claims.
• Conduct option exercise with claimants.
• Identify claims for historical and current valuation by the Office of the Valuer General.
• Escalate historical valuation for offers.
• Settle the claims.
• Conduct verification process.
• Conduct analysis of family tree.
• Sign off completed name verification report.
• Draft Section 42d submission.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post204@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr KE Senosha Tel No: (015) 495 1905

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness ref 3/1/1/1/2026/173 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Northern Cape (Kimberley) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026 has reference. The position has been withdrawn. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON