Chief Director: Land Restitution Support at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Development Studies / Law or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level.

DUTIES :

• Ensure the investigation and implementation with regard to restitution of land rights (pre-settlement). Coordinate research reports in terms of rule 3 and rule 5. Ensure valuations are undertaken. Lead and manage negotiations linked to settlement models. Ensure legal compliance. Develop submissions in terms of Section 42D of Restitution Act. Ensure efficient risk management and implementation of financial controls and manage financial and corporate administrative services.
• Provide input to the regional risk register. Manage the province specific risks. Ensure adherence to financial controls. Lead the research in respect of special projects such as expropriations and manage financial and corporate administrative services. Research special projects. Ensure compliance to Section 42E. Provide inputs with regards to the drafting of legal documents in respect of the Restitution Act, regulations and policies of the Commission and ensure compliance.
• Manage the provincial specific litigation. Ensure effective compliance are adhered to. Ensure restitution projects are included in municipalities independent development programmes and align priorities and financial resources. Participate in provincial and municipal Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) structures. Provide input to municipal and provincial development planning and programmes. Ensure that the Rural Economy Transformation Model (RETM) and / or relevant sector strategies are factored in all settlements. Coordinate settlement negotiations and packages linked to the RETM.