Director: Tenure Reform Implementation at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences / LLB or related 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 middle / senior managerial level 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: Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Planning and organising. Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving and decision making. Interpersonal relations. Facilitation and ability to present. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Networking ability. Team management. Customer and client focus. Statistical forecasting. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under pressure. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and implement Communal Land Tenure Programmes. Promote awareness and capacity building on communal land management and relevant laws to stakeholders. Laise and monitor land rights management structures by providing legal protection and awareness. Facilitate and mediate in case of land rights violation and disputes on communal land in terms of relevant legislation. Manage the implementation of the communal tenure programmes in terms of Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act (TRANCRAA) and Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act (IPILRA).
• Manage the implementation of the land rights upgrade programmes in terms of Acts 111, 112, 119. Manage and implement land rights programmes. Manage all enquiries on land rights programmes. Establish and maintain land rights mediation and adjudication processes. Conduct land rights awareness campaigns. Provide long terms security of tenure to farm dwellers through acquisition of land in terms of Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) and Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act. Manage the establishment and support of the Land Rights Management Committees (LRMC). Provide support to the Office of the Communal Property Association (CPA) Registrar. Provide support to CPA Office for the establishment of Communal Property Associations. Provide support to CPA office in the training and support of CPA. Maintain the database of CPAs assisted through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF). Support the CPA office with intervention on CPA disputes.
• Support the CPA office through LRMF to provide the mediation, judicial administration, and dispute resolution proceedings of the CPAs. Provide strategic leadership and support land tenure programmes. Lead and manage the Directorate. Develop provincial implementation plan on tenure programmes. Manage and coordinate stakeholder relations. Represent and present the Directorate at various Fora. Manage external and internal audits. Ensure implementation of policies and legislation. Manage risk and audit action plan. Manage the Land Rights Management Facility in the Province. Conduct quarterly case review meetings. Prepare quarterly case review reports. Approve request for appointment of panellists, mediation, judicial administration, and bookkeepers.