Job Vacancies 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 / Public Management / Business Administration (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level in the relevant environment. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee corporate governance, and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Offices (PSSCS) through the Implementation of efficient Corporate Governance Frameworks. Provide strategic advice to the Deputy Director- General: Provincial Operations on all matters pertaining to coordination and management of Provincial Shared Services. Oversee the compilation of status report in terms of Provincial Shared Services Centres performance progress. Contribute to short, medium and long-term business planning, analysing the external environment and identifying opportunities that will support the overall business direction of the Provincial Shared Service Centres.
• Manage interface between the Provincial Shared Service Chief Directors and Deputy Director-General: Provincial Operations. Provide guidance and leadership in the implementation of decisions / directives from the Deputy Director-General to the Chief Director: Provincial Shared Service Centre. Manage and oversee the development of standardised integrated provincial operational plans and ensure the co-ordination of accurate reporting on outcomes and provincial performance. Ensure the development of standardised performance indicators for Provincial Shared Services Centres. Contribute to the corporate management of the Provincial Shared Services Centres including the development of the targets / objectives.
• Provide co-ordination support to branches in relation tom service delivery at Provincial Shared Services Centres. Ensure coordination and integration of delivery of the departmental programs. Coordinate the drafting of annual integrated operational plans to facilitate integrated delivery of the departmental programs at Provincial Shared Services Centre level. Ensure that designated duties are executed at all times in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation of provincial support services and develop service improvement plans and implement a service improvement programme in support of the Provincial Shared Service Centres operational planning objectives. Manage research on corporate support services to improve service delivery at the Provincial Shared Service Centres. Oversee the development and maintain performance dashboard. Oversee the development and maintenance of performance dashboard for the Provincial Shared Services Centres, ensure regular performance monitoring. 

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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 / Public Management / Business Administration / Management (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level. Proven experience in Project Management.

DUTIES :

• Manage, oversee and monitor the implementation of departmental services and programmes at provincial and district level. Coordinate the provision of land acquisition services. Coordinate land development support. Provide property management services. Coordinate implementation of land tenure and land rights programmes. Provide spatial planning and land use management services at provincial level. Manage and oversee the production and submission of programmes and projects reports. Facilitate the implementation of national development support initiatives. Facilitate the implementation of strategic land acquisition initiatives. Facilitate the implementation of property management initiatives. Facilitate the implementation of tenure reform initiatives. Render corporate and financial support services. Provide project management services. Collate and provide project data to the office of the Chief Director: Provincial Office. Direct and oversee the maintenance of response handling systems to facilitate requests and queries from DLRRD Head Office and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate the integration of planning, resource allocation and performance management of outcomes of the Provincial Office through the Corporate Governance Framework. Lead the development and implementation of consistent corporate performance monitoring and evaluation to focus on the delivery of Provincial Office annual performance outcomes. Ensure robust governance, effective decision making, value for money and appropriate benefits are achieved through corporate activity, policy and strategy frameworks. Provide assistance with the initiation, management coordination and the implementation of strategic corporate projects. Establish and maintain internal and external networks to monitor trends and best practice in corporate governance. Manage and oversee the rendering of financial, supply chain and corporate support services in the Provincial Office.
• Oversee human resource administration support. Oversee safety and security services within the province. Manage records information. Oversee information technology support services. Oversee communication and events management services. Monitor and mainstreaming of gender and transformation initiatives in development programme. Advise, liaise and coordinate with district corporate services on issues that may arise. Provide financial support services. Provide supply chain, facilities and office administration services. Liaise and interact with relevant stakeholders in the province.
• Oversee and provide support in community participation, community planning, corporate and operational planning, program performance reporting, corporate project, policy, strategy and infrastructure development and implementation and corporate governance development and implementation. Ensure provincial compliance through management of information, risk and audit. Monitor and track all departmental programmes and projects initiatives. 

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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.

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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.

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REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Cost Management Accounting / Financial Management / Accounting / Public Finance / Auditing / Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management / Purchasing Management / Management (Logistics / Supply Chain Management) (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification 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 environment.

DUTIES :

• Ensure compliance to financial management standards by adhering to policies and guidelines. Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and other related legislation and instructions. Ensure implementation of policies, systems, procedures, and processes to ensure sound financial management. Oversee financial support services within the provincial shared service centres. Manage financial accounting processes. Manage the departmental budget.
• Manage salaries and payroll. Maintenance of finance systems. Oversee supply chain, facilities and office administration. Manage the demand management plan and acquisition of goods, services and assets. Provide logistics, travel and transport services. Provide assets and facilities management. Oversee financial management support services. Provide internal control and reporting services. Develop and maintain budget and reporting. Provide payment services. Provide asset revenue management. Provide lease revenue management. 

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REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Cost Management Accounting / Financial Management / Accounting / Public Finance / Auditing / Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management / Purchasing Management / Management (Logistics / Supply Chain Management) (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification 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 environment.

DUTIES :

• Ensure compliance to financial management standards by adhering to policies and guidelines. Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and other related legislation and instructions. Ensure implementation of policies, systems, procedures, and processes to ensure sound financial management. Oversee financial support services within the provincial shared service centres. Manage financial accounting processes. Manage the departmental budget.
• Manage salaries and payroll. Maintenance of finance systems. Oversee supply chain, facilities and office administration. Manage the demand management plan and acquisition of goods, services and assets. Provide logistics, travel and transport services. Provide assets and facilities management. Oversee financial management support services. Provide internal control and reporting services. Develop and maintain budget and reporting. Provide payment services. Provide asset revenue management. Provide lease revenue management. 

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REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Business Management / Management / Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Internal Audit (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 Quality Assurance / Finance / Internal Audit / Public Administration and management environment.

DUTIES :

• Provide quality assurance of submissions on land claims with regard to content, completeness, accuracy by setting and implementing standards as well as reviewing files. Check policy and financial compliance for settlement of claims and finalisation thereof as per the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Operational Plan. Conduct quality assurance on all operation submissions for approval i.e. research, verifications, valuations, offers, declarations, Section 42Ds and Section 26. Implement project management methodology for the management of land claims. Ensure effective and efficient risk management and implementation of internal legal and financial control. Ensure compliance to existing financial delegations. Regular review and implementation of existing control systems. Respond to requests for information (RFIs) and audit findings. Manage audit and risk issues. Ensure implementation of audit action plan.
• Ensure project on land claims are coordinated and settled in terms of Restitution Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other applicable legislation and prescripts. Ensure effective and efficient management of allocated resources in order to prevent unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless expenditure. Coordinate the procurement function between Restitution Office and Shared Services Centre supply chain management. Ensure sound financial management in line with applicable policies and prescripts. Monitor and drive spending of the allocated budget.
• Ensure sound records and information management. Ensure proper control measures are in place regarding approval and authorisation of funds. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislations and departmental policies i.e. PFMA, Treasury regulations. Advice and assist the office on all issues of compliance regarding policy and legislation. Provide financial and operational plan reports. Coordinate preparations and submissions of quality assured reports as per APP and Operational Plan. Consolidate and compile the reports for management meetings. 

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REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Public Administration / Business Management / Management / Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Internal Audit (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 Quality Assurance / Finance / Internal Audit / Public Administration and management environment.

DUTIES :

• Provide quality assurance of submissions on land claims with regard to content, completeness, accuracy by setting and implementing standards as well as reviewing files. Check policy and financial compliance for settlement of claims and finalisation thereof as per the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Operational Plan. Conduct quality assurance on all operation submissions for approval i.e. research, verifications, valuations, offers, declarations, Section 42Ds and Section 26. Implement project management methodology for the management of land claims. Ensure effective and efficient risk management and implementation of internal legal and financial control. Ensure compliance to existing financial delegations. Regular review and implementation of existing control systems. Respond to requests for information (RFIs) and audit findings. Manage audit and risk issues. Ensure implementation of audit action plan.
• Ensure project on land claims are coordinated and settled in terms of Restitution Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other applicable legislation and prescripts. Ensure effective and efficient management of allocated resources in order to prevent unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless expenditure. Coordinate the procurement function between Restitution Office and Shared Services Centre supply chain management. Ensure sound financial management in line with applicable policies and prescripts. Monitor and drive spending of the allocated budget.
• Ensure sound records and information management. Ensure proper control measures are in place regarding approval and authorisation of funds. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislations and departmental policies i.e. PFMA, Treasury regulations. Advice and assist the office on all issues of compliance regarding policy and legislation. Provide financial and operational plan reports. Coordinate preparations and submissions of quality assured reports as per APP and Operational Plan. Consolidate and compile the reports for management meetings. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law / Agriculture / Economics / Social Sciences / Development Studies 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.

DUTIES :

• Manage investigations and facilitate requests for restitution of land rights. Provide strategic leadership, overall management, and administration of claims. Lead, direct and oversee the quality of service delivery regarding the investigations of claims. Manage research and investigations of outstanding claims. Manage the undertaken project management for settlement of land claims. Overall management of the settlement of land claims. Oversee compliance with the standard operating procedures for the settlement cycle. Develop the strategic and general plans for the Commissioner and ensure that the strategic plans of the Commission are implemented, monitored and evaluated. Manage the implementation of restitution of land rights and facilitate the settlement of claims. Develop and manage the standardisation of operations and service. Manage settlement of claims in the project register and Kuyasa Project list through the approval of Section 42D memorandum. Finalisation of land claims. Support operational teams during the packaging of settlement / sale agreements by facilitating negotiations with private investors and claimants. Overall management of the finalisation processes by the operations staff and compliance with standard operating procedures. Manage the workplans and performance of operational staff. Manage negotiations, communications, and liaison with stakeholders. Enhance intergovernmental relations. Ensure correct and adequate representation of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner (RLCC) at various levels and forums. Management of statistical information. Monthly and quarterly update of the information on Kuyasa database. Engagement and consultation with information management unit. Ensure management and safe keeping of records. Provide legal support services. Policy advocacy and implementation. Monitoring and evaluation of departmental policies. Implementation and reviewal of restitution legislation and policies. Provide support to the legal unit and implementation of legislation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law / Agriculture / Economics / Social Sciences / Development Studies 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.

DUTIES :

• Manage investigations and facilitate requests for restitution of land rights. Provide strategic leadership, overall management, and administration of claims. Lead, direct and oversee the quality of service delivery regarding the investigations of claims. Manage research and investigations of outstanding claims. Manage the undertaken project management for settlement of land claims. Overall management of the settlement of land claims. Oversee compliance with the standard operating procedures for the settlement cycle. Develop the strategic and general plans for the Commissioner and ensure that the strategic plans of the Commission are implemented, monitored and evaluated. Manage the implementation of restitution of land rights and facilitate the settlement of claims. Develop and manage the standardisation of operations and service. Manage settlement of claims in the project register and Kuyasa Project list through the approval of Section 42D memorandum. Finalisation of land claims. Support operational teams during the packaging of settlement / sale agreements by facilitating negotiations with private investors and claimants. Overall management of the finalisation processes by the operations staff and compliance with standard operating procedures. Manage the workplans and performance of operational staff. Manage negotiations, communications, and liaison with stakeholders. Enhance intergovernmental relations. Ensure correct and adequate representation of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner (RLCC) at various levels and forums. Management of statistical information. Monthly and quarterly update of the information on Kuyasa database. Engagement and consultation with information management unit. Ensure management and safe keeping of records. Provide legal support services. Policy advocacy and implementation. Monitoring and evaluation of departmental policies. Implementation and reviewal of restitution legislation and policies. Provide support to the legal unit and implementation of legislation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law / Agriculture / Economics / Social Sciences / Development Studies 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.

DUTIES :

• Manage investigations and facilitate requests for restitution of land rights. Provide strategic leadership, overall management, and administration of claims. Lead, direct and oversee the quality of service delivery regarding the investigations of claims. Manage research and investigations of outstanding claims. Manage the undertaken project management for settlement of land claims. Overall management of the settlement of land claims. Oversee compliance with the standard operating procedures for the settlement cycle. Develop the strategic and general plans for the Commissioner and ensure that the strategic plans of the Commission are implemented, monitored and evaluated. Manage the implementation of restitution of land rights and facilitate the settlement of claims. Develop and manage the standardisation of operations and service. Manage settlement of claims in the project register and Kuyasa Project list through the approval of Section 42D memorandum. Finalisation of land claims. Support operational teams during the packaging of settlement / sale agreements by facilitating negotiations with private investors and claimants. Overall management of the finalisation processes by the operations staff and compliance with standard operating procedures. Manage the workplans and performance of operational staff. Manage negotiations, communications, and liaison with stakeholders. Enhance intergovernmental relations. Ensure correct and adequate representation of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner (RLCC) at various levels and forums. Management of statistical information. Monthly and quarterly update of the information on Kuyasa database. Engagement and consultation with information management unit. Ensure management and safe keeping of records. Provide legal support services. Policy advocacy and implementation. Monitoring and evaluation of departmental policies. Implementation and reviewal of restitution legislation and policies. Provide support to the legal unit and implementation of legislation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Commerce / Public Administration (Management) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years working experience in asset management.

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective management of asset additions. Ensure capturing newly procured assets. Physical barcode movable assets. Ensure that the acceptance form is duly completed and signed. Maintain an asset addition file with supporting documents. Ensure effective management of Asset Disposal Process. Identify and compile list of redundant, obsolete and damaged assets for disposal. Obtain approval through Disposal Committees. Facilitate the disposal of assets according to the recommendations of the Disposal Committee. Ensure that the asset register (BAUD) is updated for all assets approved by the Disposal Committee.
• Maintain a disposal file with supporting documents. Maintain a register for all lost assets supported by the relevant supporting documents. Compile and submit the asset disposal closeout report. Ensure effective management of the reconciliation between the asset register (BAUD) and expenditure (BAS). Extract BAS reports. Request payment batches from the province. Match the register for assets purchased against the payment batches. Compile and submit reconciliation report. Ensure effective management of the asset verification process.
• Draft the asset verification plan / Schedule. Perform asset verification and reconcile the physical count with the asset register. Investigate discrepancies detected after reconciliation and perform spot checks. Updating asset verification information and records. Compile the asset verification reporting. Ensure effective management of the BAUD System. User creations password reset. User terminations. Change user access rights Perform backups of asset register. System optimization and functionality. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate telephonic and related administration. Keep and maintain incoming and outgoing documents register of the component. Attend to incoming telephone calls. Screen and forward calls. Receive telephone messages. Record telephone messages. Develop and maintain a database of contact numbers for officials. Administrate attendance register. Administrate telephone account. Facilitate switch board operation services. Receive requests from users by email.
• Arrange the new / movement / swap / block / unblocking of extensions. Programme the system for new / movement / swap / block / unblocking the system. Test the line after programming. Inform the user. Attend to clients with queries and provide information. Provide information to the clients and answer all general enquiries. Facilitate boardroom bookings. Manage and update calendar for boardroom bookings.