Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · free state
Salary band
R 413 001
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
3/1/1/1/2026/220
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Department
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Directorate
Operational Management
Location
Free State (Bloemfontein)
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Agriculture / Development Studies / Social Science / Law (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in land reform environment. A valid driver’s license. Job related knowledge: Development management including strategic management. Research methods and techniques. Community facilitation. Understand and interpret business plans. Thorough knowledge in land reform and development related issues. Knowledge of restitution of land rights. Knowledge of land reform. Knowledge of rural development. Job related skills: Project management. Negotiation. Contract management. Leadership ability. Communication (verbal and written). Ability to draft terms of reference for service providers. Ability to manage consultants. Excellent report writing ability. Initiative, able to take responsibility and meet deadlines. Computer literacy. Ability to produce report. Ability to facilitate community meetings. Good networking ability. Willingness to travel, to spend extended period in the field and work irregular hours.
Duties
Investigate and validate restitution claims. Gather oral and documentary evidence. Compile research report and gazette the claim. Verify the beneficiaries of lodged claims. Compile family tree and gather supporting 44 documents. Compile verification reports. Negotiate the settlement of claims. Conduct options from the claimants. Conduct resolution of the claims. Prepare terms of reference for valuation and Office of the Valuer-General (OVG) recommendations. Compile spreadsheet for valuations. Conduct deeds research for properties. Facilitate the finalisation of lodged claims Compile offers from OVG recommendations. Compile Section 42D on approved offers. Engage with stakeholders and manage land claims enquiries. Respond to all enquiries (Ministerial, Chief Director, Director-General, Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Premier). Respond to Presidentials.
Enquiries
Ms C Wessels at (076) 793 1597
Notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities. 45
Closing Date
14 September 2026
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