Chief Land Claims Commissioner

Overview

Chief Land Claims Commissioner position at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in Pretoria, offering R1,885,710 per annum at SMS Level 15.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Honours Degree / Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences / Economics / Natural Sciences / Law or Development Studies (NQF Level 8) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience at senior managerial level in Land Reform / Restitution Environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in a large complex organisation.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Understanding of key priorities of government, as well as the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP), Infrastructure planning and implementation, Public Service Act, Public Financial Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Project management, Programme management, Strategic capacity and planning, Budgeting, Expenditure reporting, Monitoring and evaluation, Human resource management, Supply chain management, Knowledge of the Constitution and Land Reform legislation.
• Job related skills: Communication (Both verbal and written), Strategic planning and leadership, Presentation and facilitation, Report writing, People management, Financial management, Business management / Public management, Monitoring and evaluation, Negotiation and conflict resolution, Customer focus and Computer literacy.

Duties

• Provides strategic leadership and guidance for the provision of Restitution services in the following areas: Provide strategic leadership and direction as well as implement the functions of the Commission are described in the Restitution of Land Rights Act No. 22 of 1994.
• Provide access to rights in land, including land ownership and sustainable development.
• Serve as the Head of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights and the Branch Restitution.
• Advise the Executive Authority on policy development and implementation.
• Interface with broader processes around land reform at the national level.
• Interface with the Director-General: Land Reform and Rural Development in his/her capacity as the accounting officer of the Commission.
• Ensure that Restitution projects are of high quality and conform to policy objectives of poverty eradication and sustainable development.
• Ensure effective governance, accountability and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Drive organisational performance, transformation and service delivery.
• Coordinate strategic planning and compilation of APP.
• Provide financial management services to the Commission.
• Provide legal support to Commission in terms of restitution issues.
• Provide risk and compliance services to the Commission.
• Manage Commission finances, human resource and assets.
• Coordinate service delivery.
• Provides strategic management and direction to the Branch: Develops Restitution strategic plan in agreement with the Director-General: Department of land Reform and Rural Development.
• Develops and reports on annual Restitution operational and work plans linked to the Restitution Act.
• Prepares financial reports/statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Estimates progress review and budget adjustments on an annual basis.
• Prepares technical procedures and standards according to policy.
• Sets realistic goals and objectives for the Commission and the Branch to be attained.
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of Branch system and controls.
• Ensures protection of the Branch from risk and fraud at all times.
• Develops a well-defined communication strategy for the Branch.
• Provides strategic direction towards an effective and efficient commission: Oversee implementation towards establishing schedule 3 (A) Entity.
• Approves business Case and legislation.
• Redesign the settlement models in sector categories.
• Foster stakeholder relations and partnerships across government, business and civil society.
• Lead and Manage the Business unit in accordance with good Governance: Ensure participation at Quality Control Committees (QCC) and signing approval of claims.
• Manage Restitution Legal Matters including Litigation and Compliance matters.
• Manage IT Systems.
• Manage expenditure risk.
• Ensure that revised institutional form is implemented.
• Develop a detailed business process linked to the standard operating procedures and time frames to ensure effective information and records management.
• Ensure that the Statutory commission meetings are held in compliance with the Restitution.
• Decide on request for access to information in terms of PAIA: Undertake functions as the information officer of the Commission.
• Manage the identification and locate records.
• Ensure that the third parties are notified where required.
• Take decisions on whether to grant/deny access.
• Manage the calculated charges applicable to fees.
• Provide access to records if the decision is to grant access.

How to apply

Nominations or applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post274@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Dr AF van Staden Tel No: (012) 312 9626

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured and Indian Males, and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form, (a nomination letter if required) 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. 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. 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) 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. The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, in terms of section 4(3) and 4(4) of the Restitution of Land Rights Act No. 22 of 1994, hereby invites nominations from the general public for the appointment of a Chief Land Claims Commissioner for the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The person so nominated should meet the requirements for the position. Nominations must include a signed nomination letter and be accompanied by an updated CV and form Z83 completed by the nominated candidate. The appointment will be made in compliance with the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994 read with the Public Service Regulations, 2016 MANAGEMENT ECHELON