DPSA Rural Development and Land Reform Department Circular 8 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

:

22 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 05/33

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: LAND TENURE AND ADMINISTRATION REF

NO: 3/2/1/2024/058

Branch: Land Tenure and Administration

This is a re-advertisement. Candidates that applied previously need not re-apply

as their applications will still be considered.

SALARY

:

R1 446 378 per annum (Level 15) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for SMS)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Bachelor Degree in Law or Social Sciences (NQF level 7) and post graduate

qualification (NQF level 8). 8 – 10 years’ experience at a senior managerial level

in the implementation of land reform policies or related field, Senior Management

generic functions, Policy and legislative development. Job related knowledge:

Understanding of agrarian transformation as well as key priorities of government.

Understanding of Comprehensive Rural Development Programmes. Knowledge of

Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act. Job related skills: Strategic planning

skills. Financial management skills. Project management skills.

People

management skills. Communication skills. Presentation skills. Report writing skills.

A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Ensure development of Tenure Reform, Land Administration and Land Rights

Policies, procedures and products. Develop Land Rights Policies, Systems and

products. Ensure the registration and management of Land Holding Institutions

(CPI). Develop Communal Tenure

Security

Policies,

Systems

and Products.

Policy development services. Provide property research and immovable asset

management support. Oversee provision of programme support and service

delivery coordination services. Provide Land Tenure and Land Administration

Information, Risk and Compliance Management Services. Provide program

management and service delivery coordination services. Provide Land Tenure and

Administration programme and administrative support services. Ensure provision

property management support services at Provincial and District level. Administer

and provide property holdings and disposals services. Administer and provide

lease administration support. Ensure implementation tenure reform and land rights

products at Provincial and District. Provide land tenure rights implementation

support. Provide communal land rights support. Provide communal property

holdings establishment support. Ensure effective and efficient application of

resources for the Branch. Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical

tools, information systems, projections of cost behavior) and Policies to ensure

effective and efficient management of resources. Ensure accurate forecasting,

budgeting and allocation of financial resource within the Branch. Ensure effective

management of external contractors and suppliers within the Branch. Ensure

effective capacity management within the Branch to ensure sustained service

delivery. Ensure the development and implementation of a skills development

strategy within the Branch in conjunction with human resources. Ensure effective

talent management within the Branch (attraction, retention, development) in

conjunction with human resources. Ensure effective and compliant implementation

of performance management within the Branch in conjunction with human

resources. Ensure effective management of grievances, discipline and

terminations within the Branch in conjunction with human resources. Manage

strategic, business and operational plans of the branch.

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 05/34

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LAND ACQUISITION AND RECAPITALISATION REF

NO: 3/2/1/2024/046

Directorate: Strategic Land Acquisition

This is a re-advertisement; Applicants who applied previously must re-apply.

SALARY

:

R826 503 per annum (Level 12) (All inclusive package to be structured in

accordance with the rules for MMS)

CENTRE

:

Western Cape (Cape Winelands/Overberg)

REQUIREMENTS

:

Bachelor’s

Degree/National

Diploma

in

Agriculture/Agricultural

Economics/Economics. 3 – 5 years’ management experience in the agricultural or

related field. Job related knowledge: Land Reform: Provision of Land and

Assistance Act, Land Reform (Land Tenants) Act, Agrarian Transformation as well

as Key Priorities of Government, Comprehensive Rural Development Programmes

(CRDP), Recapitalisation and Development Programme, Relevant prescripts

pertaining to land reform and Redistribution. Job related skills: People

Management, Strategic thinking, Communication (written and verbal), Strategic

Management. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Manage the provision of Land Acquisition and Warehousing Services.

Development

of Regional Strategy. Use Proactive

Land Acquisition Strategy

the identification of movable and immovable assets for acquisition by the state for

beneficiaries. Ensure development of Service Level Agreements on leased assets

with beneficiaries and caretaker or service provider. Manage the process of

valuation of immovable assets. Manage the identification and facilitation of Land

Reform Strategic Institutional Partnerships. Ensure assessment of company legal

compliance for the formation of Institutional Partnerships. Ensure assessment of

the Risk Profile and Business Plan of the strategic partners (SP) to determine the

business compatibility between the SP and the beneficiaries. Provide District Land

Acquisition Services. Manage the implementation of Redistribution Programmes.

Manage the implementation of redistribution programmes. Manage the

implementation of Land Acquisition and Development Services. Manage the

identification and selection of potential Recapitalisation Projects. Conduct the

analysis and selection of CRDP Projects based on Agricultural Assessment reports

and development needs. Profile selected projects to establish baseline information

and recruit suitable partners for the development of Business Plans. Prioritise

selected projects in accordance with the Agricultural Land Holdings Policy

Framework and State Land Disposal Policy. Implement recapitalisation project

procedures within the relevant policy and programme guidelines. Analyse and

assess Recapitalisation Business Plans. Liaise with relevant stakeholders

regarding Recapitalisation Projects. Work together with commercial agricultural

and private farming sector to promote black economic empowerment. Create

partnerships between emerging and established farmers. Create linkages between

agricultural produce retailers and small farmers through procurement and

“contracting-out”. Monitor the maintenance of accurate and accessible

recapitalisation project support requirements. Facilitate the provision of mentorship

strategic support to the Black Emerging Farmers. Facilitate the provision of co-

management arrangement, share-equity arrangements and contract farming

support on recapitalisation projects. Manage and supervise human resource of the

Sub-Directorate. Manage and monitor finances of the Sub-Directorate. Manage

the procurement of items for the Sub-Directorate. Ensure effective use of physical

resources and equipment. Ensure effective management of Business Risk and

Audit Management Plans.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X10, 7705, Mowbray, or

Hand delivered at 1st floor No. 14 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001.

NOTE

:

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

and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 05/35

:

CONTROL

GEOGRAPHICAL

INFORMATION

SCIENCES

(GISC)

TECHNOLOGIST REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/047

Directorate: Spatial Information Services

SALARY

:

R714 393 per annum (Salary in accordance with the OSD for Engineers)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

3 – 4 years’ GISc Degree or relate Bachelor Degree. 6 years’ post qualification

GISc Technologist experience. Compulsory registration with South African

Geomatics Council (SAGC). Job related knowledge: Programme and Project

Management, Legal and Operational Compliance, Systems Maintenance, Geo-

Database design and analysis, Research and Development, Creating high

performance organisational culture, Technical report writing, Accountability. Job

related skills: Organise, Process Knowledge, Systems maintenance, Geographical

Information System mobile devices operating, Advanced Computer Literacy,

Interaction, Communication. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Design, plan and perform advanced GISc analysis to address organisational

strategic objective. Undertake spatial modelling. Facilitate the collection and

capturing of spatial data from various formats and source. Ensure the publishing

of metadata. Coordinate the design, development and

creation of

geospatial

manual for end users on skills regarding to GISc. Ensure interoperability between

systems to maximise efficiency. Publish data into a web based Geographical

Information System to provide geographical information through the internet.

Ensure easy access to spatial information at all times. Document Geographical

Information System processes. Provide stakeholder management services.

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 and return on investment. Monitor

the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to

ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.

Provide Geographical Information System implementation support. Support

Geographical Information System and technical systems audit. Support the

systems requirements analysis. Participate in cost benefit analysis exercises.

Facilitate the development of process models and workflow diagrams. Ensure

implementation of Geographical Information System Standards. Support draft

Terms of Reference for Geographical Information System projects. Manage maps

production and customise to meet client needs accordingly. Conduct research.

Research, investigate and advice on new Geographical Information System

technologies. Advise on research viability and feasibility. Recommend and compile

appropriate plan to respond to the research problem. Develop new

methods/technologies for solving spatial data problems. Research and implement

new Geographical Information System standards. Financial Management.

Management of funds to meet the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)

objectives within the GISc environment/services. Allocate, control and monitor

expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.

Manage the operational capital project profile for the operational to ensure effective

resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives. Facilitate the

compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to

organisational principles. People Management. Manage the development,

motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure

competent knowledge base. 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

:

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

females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 05/36

:

PROFESSIONAL QUANTITY SURVEYOR (GRADE A-C) REF NO:

3/2/1/2024/048

Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development

This is a re-advertisement; Applicants who applied previously need not re-apply as

their applications will be considered

SALARY

:

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

CENTRE

:

Northern Cape (Kimberley)

REQUIREMENTS

:

A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification. Compulsory registration

with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)

as Professional Quantity Surveyor. 3 years’ Quantity Surveying experience Job

related knowledge: Programme and project management, Quantity Surveying

principles and methodologies, Engineering design and analysis, Research and

development, Computer-aided engineering applications, Legal compliance,

Technical report writing and consulting, Creating a high performance culture,

Professional judgment and networking. Job related skills: Decision making, Team

leadership, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, Financial Management,

Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy,

Planning and organising, Conflict management, Problem solving and analysis,

People management. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities.

Coordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying.

Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Ensure adherence to

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quantity determination standards. Provide quantity surveying advice and technical

support in the evaluation of cost. Ensure the adoption of technical and quality

strategies. Develop quantity surveying related Policies, methods and practices.

Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination. Review the cost

determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and

or sub-professional personnel. Ensure adherence to the requirements of

professional registration. Mentor, train and develop Candidate Quantity Surveyors

and related technical and administrative personnel to promote architectural

principles and good practice. Supervise quantity surveying work and processes.

Administer Performance Management and Development. Manage resources and

prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure

adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel

administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and

service delivery. Regular research and development to keep up with new

technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on engineering

technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity

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

females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 05/37

:

PROFESSIONAL TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/056

Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management

SALARY

:

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

CENTRE

:

Gauteng (Pretoria)

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.

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APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X09, Hatfield, 0028 or hand

it delivered to: Sancardia Building, 6th floor, Cnr Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape

Street, Arcadia, 0007.

NOTE

:

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

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 05/38

:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/049

Office of the Surveyor General

SALARY

:

R356 289 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE

:

Western Cape (Cape Town)

REQUIREMENTS

:

National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Business

Management. 3 year’s experience in supervisory level in the administration

environment. Job related knowledge: Basic Accounting System (BAS), Personnel

and Salary Administration System (PERSAL), Payroll Accounting System

(PASTEL) and Logistics Information System (LOGIS), Relevant procurement

legislation and statutory provisions, Human Resource Management, Finance,

Supply Chain Management and Asset, Delegation and instructions, Performance

management and monitoring, Government decision making processes,

Programme setting process, Understanding of the management information and

Formal Reporting System, Internal Control Systems and Risk Management,

Project management principles and tools. Job related skills: Project Management,

Team Management, Interpersonal Relations, Budget forecasting, Computer

literacy, Resource planning, Problem solving and decision making, Business,

Communication, Ability to interpret directives, Accounting and financial, Organing

and planning. A valid driver’s licence. The Ability to work efficiently and effectively

at all times. Ability to work under pressure. Ability adhere to deadlines.

DUTIES

:

Manage human resource services and administration. Facilitate the recruitment

process. Coordinate service benefits. Ensure the Performance Management

System is in place. Facilitate training and development. Facilitate Employee Health

and Wellness Programme. Coordinate labour relation services. Manage supply

chain management services. Coordinate the development of Demand

Management Plan. Facilitate the acquisition process. Coordinate the logistics in

the office of the Surveyor-General. Coordinate transport and traveling

arrangements. Render asset management services. Render

financial

management and advisory support services. Facilitate the budget of the office of

the Surveyor-General. Ensure the collection of revenue. Approve payments of

sundries. Manage and facilitates management services and support. Conduct

office allocation. Coordinates security to the Office of Surveyor- General. Ensure

cleanliness of the offices.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X10, 7705, Mowbray, or

Hand delivered at 1st floor No. 14 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001.

NOTE

:

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

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 05/39

:

CANDIDATE GISC TECHNICIAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2024/057

Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Services

SALARY

:

R253 026 per annum (Salary in accordance with the OSD for Engineers) (Fixed

term contract)

CENTRE

:

Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS

:

Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (GISc), Cartography (NQF6).

Registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc Technician

in training is compulsory upon appointment. Job related knowledge: Geo-database

implementation, Understanding of GISc applications and spatial data, Theory,

principles, and practices of GISc, GISc standards, GISc software applications,

GISc software customisations, Basic understanding of technologies such as

Global Positioning System (GPS), Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing,

Projections, Principles of Cartography. Job related skills: Problem solving and

analysis, Decision making, Team work, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management,

Customer service, Communication and Interpersonal relations,

Advance

Computer Literacy, Planning, Organising and Execution, Language Proficiency. A

valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

:

Perform GISc activities to improve spatial decision making for problem solving.

Capture and clean spatial data from various formats and sources. Source spatial

information from various data custodians. Advise on coordinate systems and

projections. Provide inputs in the maintenance spatial database. Acquire skills in

development and implement relational/object orientated databases. Produce

customised maps to meet client’s needs. Undertake spatial analysis with regards

to GISc projects. Provide geographical support to internal and external stake

holders. Maintain GISc unit effectiveness. Maintain GISc tools. Compile content

for web publishing. Capture metadata. Update GISc software and renewal of

licenses. Document GISc processes. Conduct research and development. Keep

up with developments in geo-spatial industry. Participate in relevant GISc Forum.

APPLICATIONS

:

Applications can also be submitted by post Private Bag X09, Hatfield, 0028 or hand

it delivered to: Sancardia Building, 6th floor, Cnr Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape

Street, Arcadia, 0007.

NOTE

:

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

females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.