Senior Project Officer: Land Development Support

POST 27/54 : SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT REF NO:

SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE : Joe Gqabi: Eastern Cape

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12

Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business /

Agricultural Management / LLB (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent

qualification. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in land reform

environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the

Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land Reform.

Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements. In-

depth knowledge of policy development and monitoring and evaluation

techniques. Knowledge and understanding of government development

policies, e.g. National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and

Budgeting Framework, etc. Research methodology. Good corporate

governance principles. Knowledge in human and financial management. Job

related skills: Project management. Communication (verbal and written).

Agricultural development. Conflict management. Stakeholder mobilisation.

Financial management. Computer literacy. Information management and

analytical thinking. Willingness to trave.

DUTIES : Implement projects for the development of producers towards

commercialisation. Assist with co-ordinating the process of identifying

producers to be supported. Assist in the establishment and management of

partnerships between producers and development partners. Organise capacity

building and training programmes for producers. Facilitate the appointment of

prospective strategic partners and service providers. Facilitate resource

mapping and mobilisation of all identified farms for development in line with

departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the

Branch. Assist in facilitation of the development and approval of project

registers. Assist in facilitation of farm assessment and feasibility studies.

Compile reports and assist in the development of business plans. Co-ordinate

processes toward approval of projects. Co-ordinate the compilation of approval

documents. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies /

standard operating procedures. Present the submissions to the relevant

committees and structures. Promote good corporate governance and

compliance with financial and human resource. Conduct ongoing monitoring

and reporting of projects under implementation. Adhere to relevant prescripts

and legislative framework (human and financial resources). Assist in mitigation

of the identified operational and fraud risks. Adhere to internal and external

controls in line with the policies.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms AC Kili Tel No: (043) 701 8186

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Ocean

Terrace, Block H, corner of Coutts and Moore Street, Quigney, East London or

by email to Post194@dlrrd.gov.za

NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian

and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business / Agricultural Management / LLB (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in land reform environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land Reform. Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements. In- depth knowledge of policy development and monitoring and evaluation techniques. Knowledge and understanding of government development policies, e.g. National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and Budgeting Framework, etc. Research methodology. Good corporate governance principles. Knowledge in human and financial management. Job related skills: Project management. Communication (verbal and written). Agricultural development. Conflict management. Stakeholder mobilisation. Financial management. Computer literacy. Information management and analytical thinking. Willingness to trave.

Implement projects for the development of producers towards commercialisation. Assist with co-ordinating the process of identifying producers to be supported. Assist in the establishment and management of partnerships between producers and development partners. Organise capacity building and training programmes for producers. Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and service providers. Facilitate resource mapping and mobilisation of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the Branch. Assist in facilitation of the development and approval of project registers. Assist in facilitation of farm assessment and feasibility studies. Compile reports and assist in the development of business plans. Co-ordinate processes toward approval of projects. Co-ordinate the compilation of approval documents. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / standard operating procedures. Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures. Promote good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource. Conduct ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Adhere to relevant prescripts and legislative framework (human and financial resources). Assist in mitigation of the identified operational and fraud risks. Adhere to internal and external controls in line with the policies.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Ocean Terrace, Block H, corner of Coutts and Moore Street, Quigney, East London or by email to Post194@dlrrd.gov.za EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Post194@dlrrd.gov.za