DPSA Rural Development and Land Reform Dept Circular 1 February 2024

APPLICATIONS

:

Online applications can be submitted on https://drdlr.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse.aspx.

Kindly note that technical support is available from Graylink, Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 17.00 @ 086 137 0202 should you experience any difficulties with your online application.

CLOSING DATE

:

15 February 2024 at 16:00

NOTE

:

DRDLR has a dual applications system where applicants can apply online via the

e-Recruitment System or manually submit a Z83 obtainable from any Public

Service department that should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV

(previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified (certification

must not be older than 12 months) copies of qualifications, service certificates (in

case of an OSD post), identification document and permanent residency/work

permit. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities

including where a driver’s licence is a requirement in a non-Occupational Specific

Dispensation (OSD) post. Please ensure that you submit your application before

the closing date as no late applications will be considered. It would be appreciated

if you can only upload/attach those course certificates applicable to the post that

you apply for. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in your

application not being considered. If you manually apply for more than one post in

the DRDLR, please submit a separate manual application form for each post. All

applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a

valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection

interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined

by DRDLR. The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security

screening and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome.

Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations

or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered post the interview the

application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the

person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 04/64

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CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION REF NO: 3/2/1/2018/019

Chief Directorate: Strategic Communication

SALARY

:

R1 189 338 per annum (Level 14) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for SMS)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or Advanced Diploma in Arts

Communication/Corporate

Communication/Journalism/Media

Studies/Public

Relations (NQF Level 7). 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Job

related knowledge: Strong leadership and managerial qualities. A good track

record working with multi stakeholders. Familiar with government Human

Resources and Financial Management prescripts. Ability to communicate

effectively and under stressful environment, Understanding of government

communication environment, framework and prescripts. Knowledge of

Transformation policies and programmes. Job related skills: Strategic capability

and leadership, Communication and Interpersonal relations, Analytical thinking,

problem solving and decision making, Presentation, Conflict, Management, Project

Management, Customer focus. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Develop communication strategy, operational and implementation plans. Monitor

the implementation of the strategy. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the

communication strategy. Manage the implementation of internal and external

communication campaigns. Ensure that project, campaign and communication

plans are developed for major events positioning the Department. Position the

work of the Department in a positive light in the media and create opportunities

that maximize

the brand

of the Department. Ensure

that campaigns

of the

Department are implemented in an integrated approach, using a multi-media

approach including supporting community outreach programmes. Manage and

coordinate marketing services, media services, corporate communications, media

production, language services and provincial communication services. Ensure that

the Directorate and sub-directorate are aligned and operate in an effective manner.

Ensure that the Chief Directorate provide effective communication support to the

Minister, Department and entities through marketing, media and print production.

Oversee the effective brand internalisation project. Ensure that the Chief

Directorate provides strategic support to the Political Principals, Director-General

and Deputy Director General in line with the approved communication strategy.

Maintain strategic links with Government Communication Information Services

(GCIS) and participate in Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure

Development Cluster (ESEID) (economic) cluster communication activities.

Participate fully in the Communication activities of the ESEID. Ensure reporting of

communication reports of the cluster is given to appropriate authorities. Ensure

that the Department receives adequate support from the GCIS for key

communication campaigns that the Department will periodically embark on.

Contribute in the development of ESEID communication strategy to ensure

consistent messaging on economic policy. Build and sustain a positive media

profile of the Department. Create a healthy and conductive environment for

effective communication within the Department. Ensure that the Department is

accessible to the media. Provide strategic direction to ensure effective

management of crisis communication when need arises. Management of the

transformation programmes.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance and the signing of a

performance agreement. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical

exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of

which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and

technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a

generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA

Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments. The

competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using

the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

POST 04/65

:

CHIEF DIRECTOR: CADASTRAL ADVISORY AND RESEARCH SERVICES

REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/020

Office of the Chief Surveyor General

This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously must reapply.

SALARY

:

R1 189 338 per annum (Level 14) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for SMS)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

A Degree (NQF 7) In Geomatics/Surveying. Registration with South African

Geomatics Council as a Professional Land Surveyor. Registration as a Sectional

Tile Practitioner. 5 years’ appropriate experience at a senior managerial level. Job

related knowledge: Cadastral Survey, Technical System, Cadastral Spatial

Information, Performance Management and Monitoring, Government systems and

structures, Government decisions making processes, Programme setting process,

Understanding of management information and formal reporting system, Dealing

with misconduct, Internal Control and Risk Management, Project Management

principles and tools, The political landscape of South Africa. Job related skills:

Project Management, Team Management, Interpersonal relations, Budget

Forecasting, Computer Literacy, Resource Planning, Problem Solving and

Decision Making, Time Management, Business, Communication. The ability to

work efficiently and effectively at all times. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Manage and oversee special Cadastral Services for the State, Land Tenure

Reform and Rural Development. Render management and research for State

Surveys, Rural Development and Land Tenure Reform Projects in accordance with

relevant legislation, terms of reference, pre-determined standards and treasury

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instructions. Facilitation of State Survey undertakes through the private sector

(Public-Private Partnerships). Survey on surveyed State and Trust Land. Survey

of State Domestic Facilities (SDF). Manage and oversee Cadastral Research and

Development. Research ways of transforming improving and rationalising South

Africa Cadastral and Tenure Systems. Study world trends, legislatives framework,

compare with other systems, propose amendments and report of findings. Attend

relevant workshop’s, conferences/seminars and courses for internal and career

path findings and make recommendations. Research and investigate ways of

improving South African Rural Development and Tenure Reform.

Liaise/Investigate concerns, proposals for amendments and streamlining of

legislation. Assist Chief Surveyor General with administration and control of Survey

Regulations Broad (SRB). Manage and oversee the Provision of internal and

external Professional Advisory and Support Services. Research, compile reports

and supply information in respect of internal and external cadastral matters and

request from State Organs, Parastatals, Courts and Private Sector, in accordance

with relevant legislations and time frame, client’s request as well as within targets

set by Service Delivery Improvement Plan. Manage and oversee the administration

of international boundaries. Manage the administration of South Africa

international boundaries in complains with legislation. Manage the research,

investigation and resolving of anomalies in the Republic of South Africa

international boundaries. Manage advisory services on the Republic of South

Africa international boundaries issues affecting State Organs and Parastatals.

Manage and oversee the registration of Professional Land Surveyors, Sectional

Title Practitioners, Professional Surveyors, Technical Surveyors. Train

Professional Land Surveys, Professional Surveyors, Survey Technicians. Monitor

Surveyor General Practical Training Program (PLS-30 days) in accordance with

Plato Training Schedule. Monitor examination for registration in compliance with

South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) requirements, including moderating.

Oversee the training of Pupil Survey Officers, Candidate Professional, Candidate

Technologist and experiential geomatics students and interns. Manage and

oversee the preparation of technical procedure and standards. Assist Chief

Surveyor General in management of updating Surveyor General procedure and

standards, in compliance with legislative and in consultation with

professional/stakeholders. Investigate effects of technological advancement of

Technical Procedures and Standards transforms accordingly. Manage the

preparation and implementation of new legislation and review of regulations in

terms of the Land Survey Act and any other relevant legislation. Manage the

implementation of new legislation. Manage the administration and Survey

Regulations Boards (SRB) for review of regulations framed under the Act.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance and the signing of a

performance agreement. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical

exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of

which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and

technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a

generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA

Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments. The

competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using

the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

POST 04/66

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DEPUTY SURVEYOR GENERAL REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/021

Office of the Surveyor General

SALARY

:

R1 005 063 per annum (Level 13) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for SMS)

CENTRE

:

Western Cape (Mowbray/Cape Town)

REQUIREMENTS

:

Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Cartography (NQF level 7). Registered

as a Professional Land Surveyor with the South African Geomatics Council

(SAGC). 5 years’ experience in middle or senior managerial level in the land

surveying environment. Job related knowledge: Cadastral Survey, Technical

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System, Sectional Title, Cadastral Spatial Information, Town and Regional

Planning, Information Technology, Survey technology and methods, Legal

principles and presumptions, Servitude’s and real rights, All relevant legislation

(including applicable sections of the Deeds Registries Act) and applicable

Provincial ordinances, Understanding of the management of information and

formal reporting system, Understanding programme setting process, Internal

control and Risk Management, Project Management principles and tools. Job

related skills: Project Management, Team Management, Interpersonal Relations,

Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Resource planning, Problem solving and

decision making, Legislation and Policy, Time Management, Customer service and

Communication (written and verbal). A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Manage the provisioning of registry services. Oversee the receipt and dispatch of

cadastral documents submitted for examination and approval. Ensure that the

necessary fees of the office have been paid prior to the acceptance of cadastral

documents into the systems. Oversee the archiving of all documents. Maintain the

cadastral correspondence filing system. Oversee rendering of messenger service.

Manage the rendering of first examination services. Oversee the allocation of land

parcel numbers. Ensure technical compliance of cadastral document. Verify new

cadastral documents in relation to parent property information. Provide

professional advice to Professional Land Surveys and Government officials.

Report on Directorate progress monthly and as required. Know and apply all

relevant land administration legislation, Policies and information etc to staff on a

weekly basis. Manage the rendering of second level examination services.

Oversee the examination and approval/rejection of all cadastral documents

prepared and submitted by Professional Land Surveyors. Provide professional

advice to Professional Land Surveyors. Manage human, logistical and financial

resources. Identify training needs. Develop Performance Agreement. Monitor

attendance and leave register. Provide on the job training.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance and the signing of a

performance agreement. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical

exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of

which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and

technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a

generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA

Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments. The

competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using

the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

POST 04/67

:

DIRECTOR: RECAPITALISATION AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO:

3/2/1/2024/022

Directorate: Recapitalisation and Development

This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously must reapply.

SALARY

:

R1 005 063 per annum (Level 13) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for SMS)

CENTRE

:

Western Cape (Cape Town)

REQUIREMENTS

:

Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Studies/Agricultural

Economics (NQF Level 7). 5 years’ experience at a senior/middle managerial level.

Job related knowledge: Department’s Policies, prescripts and practices pertaining

to land tenure and administration, Understanding of sector needs and business

requirements, In depth knowledge of Policy Development and Monitoring and

Evaluation, Understanding of Government Development Policies e.g. National

Development Plan, National Growth Path etc, Research Methodology, Corporate

Governance. Job related skills: Project Management, Communication, Agricultural

Development, Conflict Management, Stakeholder mobilisation, Financial

Management, Reporting, Presentation, Computer literacy, Analytical. A valid

driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Facilitate the development and graduating small scale farmers into fully fledged

commercial farmers. Facilitate capacity building and training to farmers. Establish

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partnership between emerging and established farmers. Promote agricultural

enterprise opportunities for small scale farmers for food security at household

level. Facilitate the identification of land reform strategic institutional partnerships.

Assist farmers in instructing appropriate enterprise model based on their prepared

commodities. Facilitate the conducting of diligence on prospective strategic

partners. Conducting of diligence on existing business ventures. Facilitate the

identification and recruitment of strategic investment partners. Facilitate the

provision of appropriate business services. Manage the implementation of Land

Development Programmes and Producer Support Commercialisation Policy in line

with Operation Phakisa initiatives. Conduct regular assessment of the progress of

recapitalisation programs and development services. Ensure compliance with

relevant prescripts. Address gaps, non-compliance and make recommendations.

Provide advice and guidance on partnerships. Advise State-Land on the

performance of the lease on the farm especially were development funding has

been provided. Ensure resource mapping in all identified farms for development

(business planning, farm assessment, etc). Facilitate profiling of beneficiaries in

Communal Property Associations (CPA) and 1 House Hold 1 Hectare program

with the reports. Facilitate the development of Business Plans for farm projects

identified for development. Facilitate the regularisation of CPA and legal

compliance in the restitution projects identified for development. Facilitate the

development of farm assessment reports. Conduct workshops to farmers on

different Departmental Policies affecting them. Ensure the identification and

readiness of the properties to be developed through different programs. Assist in

the appraisal of the projects proposal through different approval structures. Ensure

that all proposals are aligned with the Policies and objectives of the Department.

Coordinate and align the development of identified projects with the different

Departmental Branches mandate and expertise. Ensure alignment of identified

farms to be developed with Departmental deliverables in the Annual Performance

Plan (APP) and Operational Plan of the Branch. Ensure the alignment of selected

properties with the APP and Operational Plan. Ensure alignment of such projects

with allocated budget. Ensure quarterly reporting on performance of the project in

line with the Key Performance Area as defined in the Operational Plan. Produce

monthly reports on the actual performance of the farm.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance and the signing of a

performance agreement. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical

exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of

which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and

technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a

generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA

Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments. The

competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using

the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

OTHER POSTS

POST 04/68

:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/023

Directorate: Service Delivery Coordination

SALARY

:

R697 011 per annum (Level 11) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for MMS)

CENTRE

:

KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg)

REQUIREMENTS

:

National Diploma in Development Studies/Social Sciences. 3 years’ middle

management working experience in monitoring and evaluation processes. Job

related knowledge: Government policies processes and protocol, Excellent and

advanced report writing skills will be an added advantage, Ability to edit documents

will be an added advantage, Ability to work with executive management will be an

added advantage, Ability to be trustworthy and maintain confidentiality at all times

will be an added advantage. Job related skills: Planning and Organising,

Interpersonal Relations, Computer literacy, Creativity and Innovation,

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Communication (written and verbal), Advanced report writing, Problem solving,

Analytical, Research. A valid driver’s licence. Ability to work in a team.

DUTIES

:

Manage and implement Evaluation and Research Frameworks. Develop

Evaluation Framework for the Province. Monitor the initiating and conducting

research and evaluation. Identify projects to be evaluated. Develop evaluation

proposal. Conduct project evaluation. Produce evaluation report. Coordinate the

integration of all Monitoring and Evaluation Systems within the Province. Develop

project visit schedule. Conduct project monitoring. Receive Provincial Operational

Plans reports. Analyse, Interpret and write quarterly Provincial Intergrated

Operational Plans analysis reports. Compile monitoring reports. Make follow-up on

recommendation with relevant managers. Manage reporting instruments and tools

on monitoring and evaluation. Develop standard reporting template and circulation

of the template. Ensure submission of quarterly reports. Consolidation of quarterly

reports.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X9132, Pietermaritzburg,

3200 or hand it delivered to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg,

3200.

NOTE

:

Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured and White females and

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 04/69

:

PROJECT MANAGER REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/024

Directorate: Research Analysis and Evaluation

SALARY

:

R697 011 per annum (Level 11) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for MMS)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

National Diploma in Project Management/Business Administration/Development

Studies/Science. 3 years’ working experience in Project Management at

management level. Job related knowledge: Developing and implementing risk

management strategies, Project Management methodology, Project planning and

implementation, Budget planning, Expenditure reporting, monitoring and

evaluation, Management of performance of service providers, Understanding of

diverse culture and structure in rural areas, Supply Chain Management,

Communication development, Stakeholder Management, Information

Communication Technology (ICT) Education, ICT Infrastructure development. Job

related skills: Analytical and research, Reporting writing, Communication, Planning

and Organising, Decision making, Team Management, Computer literacy

(including project management software), Problem solving and Time

Management. A valid driver’s licence, Willingness to work irregular hours.

DUTIES

:

Manage Rural ICT operations/projects to achieve planned outcomes. Coordinate

and manage implementation of Rural ICT projects in all 9 Provinces. Develop

operational plans for Rural ICT projects. Develop implementation plans for

projects. Do continuous site inspections. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual

reports on projects. Evaluate progress reports. Process quarterly payments as per

agreed milestones. Compile final project closure report. Compile lists of project

criteria. Collate information from Provinces. Coordinate Training and Integration of

National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) participants into Rural ICT

projects. Develop Project Plans for projects that are in line with the Departmental

mandate. Develop Project Plan and expected deliverables. Manage performance

of service providers. Manage scope changes of projects. Identify risks and provide

mitigation strategies throughout the project life cycle. Conduct regular quality

assurance of projects. Manage performance of contract/service providers. Identify

risks and mitigation strategies. Develop control/checklists as per required

specifications. Manage the procurement

of service providers. Develop

procurement plans. Draft specification/Terms of Reference for appointment of

service providers. Draft memorandum and submit memorandum to Supply Chain

Management. Advertise tenders. Evaluate tenders. Appoint service provider.

Facilitate signing of contract. Communicate effectively with team members,

management and project stakeholders regarding the status of the projects.

Coordinate meeting with internal and external stakeholders. Consult relevant

stakeholders at National and Provincial level. Set service standards. Coordinate

information from all 9 Provinces on Rural

ICT projects. Communicate status

reports on projects. Develop budget projections for projects. Develop monthly,

quarterly and annual budget projections. Facilitate payment of service providers.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

Coloured and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White female sand

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 04/70

:

PROFESSIONAL TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/025

Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management

SALARY

:

R585 366 per annum (The salary in accordance with the OSD for Engineers)

CENTRE

:

Northern Cape (Kimberley)

REQUIREMENTS

:

B Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification. 3 years’

post qualification in Town and Regional Planning experience. Compulsory

registration and must be in good standing with The South African Council for

Planners (SACPLAN) as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on

appointment. Job related knowledge: Programme and Project Management, Town

and Regional principles and methodologies, Research and Development,

Computer-aided applications, Town and Regional knowledge of legal compliance,

Creating high performance culture, Technical consulting. Job related skills:

Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, Communication, Computer Literacy,

Attention to detail. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Ensure the application of Town and Regional planning principles in land

development. Facilitate and provide technical assistance to professional teams on

all aspects regarding Town and Regional planning projects. Ensure adherence to

legal requirements. Coordinate, evaluate and monitor the implementation of

development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional

planning standards and guidelines. Ensure the compilation and adoption of

technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines. Formulate, interpret and

implement planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations. Facilitate site

clearance in terms of project execution plans and manage site clearance standards

as agreed with project managers. Plan and design to ensure sustainable human

settlement. Compile of Spatial Development Frameworks (SDF) (as part of the

Integrated Development Plan processes). Compile guidelines and evaluate Land

Use Management Schemes (LUMS). Provide spatial planning and land use

management services in liaison with National Office. Provide support to the

implementation of tools, systems, guidelines, policies, programmes and

legislations for spatial planning and land use management at a Provincial level.

Provide development planning support to departmental programmes and rural

development at the Provincial level. Render planning support and advice to the

Departmental programmes. Provide support to the development of spatial plans at

Provincial and Municipal level. Conduct research and development. Continuous

professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Research/literature studies on town and regional planning technology to improve

expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on Town and Regional planning

related matters.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X5007, Kimberley, 8302 or

hand it delivered to: 6th floor, New Public Building, Knight and Stead Street,

Kimberley, 8302.

NOTE

:

African, Coloured and Indian males and African, Coloured, Indian and White

females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 04/71

:

SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

FACILITY AND SPECIAL PROJECTS REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/026

Directorate: Corporate Service Legal Support

SALARY

:

R448 269 per annum (Salary in accordance with the OSD for Legal)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

LLB Degree or as otherwise determined by the Minister of Justice and

Constitutional Development. 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal

experience in accordance with Legal OSD. Experience in providing legal opinions

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on complex matters. Experience in litigation. Job related knowledge: South African

law, Interpretation of Acts and Regulations, Departmental Policies and procedures

on contracts, Ability to interpret the law, Ability to research the law, Ability to apply

the law to a set of facts. Job related skills: Communication, Presentation, Client

Relations, Conflict Management, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Project

Management, Administration, Financial Management/Accounting. A valid driver’s

licence. Preparedness to travel.

DUTIES

:

Manage the service provider that administers the panel of Attorneys, Advocates

and Mediators (collectively “The Panellists”) forming part of the Land Rights

Management Facility. Ensure that there is a functioning service provider and panel.

Follow Supply Chain Management processes when necessary to have new service

provider appointed or contract extended. Give instructions and guidance to service

provider. Monitor the services of the service provider. Peruse invoices for

correctness and resolve any issues regarding invoices with the service provider.

Approve or disapprove invoices. Vet requests for legal representation and

mediation, as well as applications for extension of mandates of panellists, and

make recommendations to the authorised Senior Manager. Receive and consider

requests for legal representation. Make recommendations to the authorised officer

on whether requests must be approved or declined. Receive and consider

applications for extension of mandates and make recommendations to the

authorised officer on whether mandates can be extended. Review monthly reports

from service provider on all cases and give instructions/direction on the way

forward for each case. Assess progress and developments in each case reported

on, and give instructions to the service provider as to the future conducting of the

case. Conduct quarterly reviews with panellists, officials and the service provider.

Have quarterly meetings with panelists, officials and the service provider. Discuss

progress and address challenges. Provide legal advice and draft or vet contracts

relating to specific high profile projects. Comment on documents such as business

rescue plans. Draft/vet contracts and other legal documents such as Terms of

References, Powers of Attorneys, Guarantees, trust deeds and company

documents relating to specific high profile projects. Serve as member of task

teams, technical teams, project teams, committees and similar bodies working on

specific projects or constituted to resolving challenges relating to high profile

projects, and provide legal support to such teams.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

African, Coloured and Indian males and African, Coloured and Indian female sand

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 04/72

:

CONTROL SURVEY TECHNICIAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/027

Office of the Surveyor General

SALARY

:

R422 139 per annum (Salary in accordance with the OSD for Engineers)

CENTRE

:

Eastern Cape (East London)

REQUIREMENTS

:

National Diploma in Survey (NQF 6). 6 years’ post qualification technical (survey)

experience. Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council. Job

related knowledge: Programme and Project Management, Survey, Legal and

Operational Compliance, Survey operational communication, Process knowledge,

Maintenance, Mobile equipment operating, Survey design and analysis, Research

and Development, Computer aided survey applications, Creating high

performance culture, Technical consulting, Survey and professional judgment,

Land Use, Land Administration and Land Registration systems and processes. Job

related skills: Strategic capability and leadership, Problem solving and analysis,

Decision making, Team leadership, Creativity, Customer focus and

responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy, People Management,

Planning and Organising, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Archival

investigation and historical research. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Survey design and analysis effectiveness. Perform final review and approvals or

audits on new survey applications according to set standards and design principles

or theory. Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across discipline to ensure

seamless integration with current technology. Maintain survey operational

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effectiveness. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the

provision of appropriate structures systems and resources. Set survey

maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to

organizational objectives. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to

organizational goals to direct or redirect surveys services. Render effective and

efficient financial management. To ensure the availability and management of

funds to meet the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) objectives within

the survey environment/services. Manage the operational survey project portfolio

for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs

and objectives. Manage the commercial added value of discipline related

programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to

ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Allocate, monitor,

control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.

Render effective and efficient governance. Allocate, monitor and control

resources. Compile risk logs (database) and manage significant risk according to

sound risk. Management practice and organisational requirement. Provide

technical consulting services for the operation of survey related matters to

minimize possible survey risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing

initiatives e.g. short term assignments and secondments within and across

operations, in support of Individual Development Plans, operational requirements

within and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange and

protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective

knowledge management according to Departmental objectives. Render effective

and efficient people management. Direct the development motivation and

utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge

base for the continued success of survey services according to organisational

needs and requirements. Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting

and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to

achieve departmental objectives.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

African, Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White

females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 04/73

:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/028

Directorate: Service Delivery

SALARY

:

R356 289 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration/Business

Administration or Development. 2 years’ experience. Job related knowledge: Rural

Development practices, Information Systems, Performance Administration. Job

related skills: Report writing, Computer literacy, Project and Information

Management, Communication.

DUTIES

:

Ensure correct, auditable and timeous reporting of Branch projects. Carry out

management and administrative tasks as required by the programme in terms of

Service Delivery. Analyse and report progress and trends. Assist with the

maintenance of the performance dashboard. Compile monthly, quaterly and

annual status reports in terms of Branch performance progress, analyse and

advise accordingly. Track the performance on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Conduct monthly and quarterly verification of Annual Perfomance Plan (APP) and

Integrated Operational Plan (IOP). Compile monthly and quarterly reports on the

performance/non-performance against the APP as well as the IOP. Conduct

quality control on projects and portfolio of evidence to the APP and IOP. Provide

performance and project quality control and verification aligned to Departmental

requirements and Branch indicators and technical descriptions. Consolidate and

track monthly Branch management reports. Conduct project oversight monitoring

visits and provide quality reports. Conduct quality control on projects and Portfolio

of Evidence to APP and IOP. Track projects on Enterprise Project Management

Office and Project Registers and prepare quarterly reports. Establish Service

Delivery Systems and procedures. Develop Standard Operating procedures for

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Transversal functions such as Information Management, Records Management

and others.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or

hand it delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare),

corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.

NOTE

:

African, Coloured, Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White

females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All shortlisted

candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant

technical elements of the job.