Job 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. Job related knowledge: Thorough knowledge and understanding and / or experience in land reform or rural development. Knowledge of budget processes. Basic knowledge of financial and administration systems. Knowledge and implementation of Public Finance Management Act, Division of Revenue Act and Budgeting. Expenditure reporting. Monitoring and evaluation. Strategic planning. Human resource management. Supply chain management. Public Service Act. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Job related skills: Analytical. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving and Negotiation. Strategic capabilities and leadership. Project management. Networking and Team management. Budget forecasting. A valid driver’s licence.
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 51 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.
What is the Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Location
Eastern Cape (East London)
How to Apply
Mr SR Rasalanavho Tel No: (012) 407 4453
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, 0002 or by email to Post66@dlrrd.gov.za
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
Reference No:
3/1/1/1/2026/66
Additional Information
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
