Assistant Director: Land Matters at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• Must possess an NQF 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Real Estate, Property studies, Land Management or equivalent qualifications. Five (5) years relevant experience in land acquisition, land use management, property management or related fields. 

Duties

• Facilitate and coordinate land acquisition processes in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and delegated authority. Support the development and implementation of land acquisition practices, methodologies, and standard operating procedures within the unit. Coordinate the administration of land use management matters, including land use determinations and compliance with applicable legislation. Prepare, compile, and submit accurate monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports within prescribed timeframes.
• Prepare submissions, memoranda, and reports on land acquisition, land use, and land administration matters in compliance with legislative, policy, and departmental requirements. Provide guidance and supervision to staff on the interpretation and application of land-related legislation, policies, and departmental guidelines. Render administrative support in relation to wayleaves, servitudes, and leasing of State land within delegated authority. Verify and ensure that State land parcels are correctly vested under the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). Monitor, record, and report illegal occupation, encroachment, or misuse of State land within government waterworks, including conducting site visits where required.
• Administer applications from interested parties for new developments on State land and coordinate administrative processes for existing (old scheme) properties. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on land acquisition, land use, and land administration matters. Attend meetings and forums relating to land acquisition, land use management, and land administration matters. Attend to additional administrative and operational duties related to land acquisition and land use management, as reasonably required by the supervisor within the scope of the post and delegated authority.