Deputy Director: Tenure Reform Implementation

Overview

Deputy Director needed to coordinate communal land tenure reform implementation in Bloemfontein, requiring a Social Sciences diploma or LLB and junior management experience.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management in the relevant field.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge of land tenure security matters.
• Relevant tenure legislation and policies.
• Strategic planning.
• Human resource management.
• Financial management.
• Supply chain management.
• Knowledge of economics.
• Public Service Act.
• Job related skills: Analysing thinking.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Planning and organising.
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Facilitation and presentation.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution. Networking.
• Team management.
• Customer and client focus.
• Statistical forecasting.
• Willingness to travel and work under pressure.

Duties

• Coordinate and support the implementation of communal land tenure programme.
• Plan awareness initiatives and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders.
• Provide support to land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
• Facilitate and mediate in cases of land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation.
• Coordinate the implementation of the communal tenure upgrade programmes.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of land rights programmes.
• Monitor all queries on land rights programs.
• Provide support to land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness.
• Coordinate land rights mediation and adjudication process.
• Coordinate the implementation of the land rights upgrade programmes.
• Monitor Land Rights Management Facility.
• Coordinate and support the establishment and support of communal property entities.
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of Communal Property Associations (CPA).
• Maintain the database of CPA’s and similar entities.
• Coordinate awareness of CPA activities.
• Conduct investigations and intervene on the affair.
• Facilitate in the mediation and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPA’s.
• Provide implementation support on strategic leadership and support on land tenure programmes.
• Manage provincial implementation plan on tenure programmes.
• Coordinate stakeholder relation.
• Represent and present the directorate at various Fora.
• Promote compliance of CPAs to legislation.
• Coordinate external and internal audits.
• Manage implementation of action plan.
• Coordinate risk and audit action plan.
• Consolidate reports.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post235@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr T Kgoboko Tel No: (051) 400 4200

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, 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. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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. OTHER POSTS