Directorate: Small Holder Farmer’s Production
SALARY: R331 188 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Rural Development. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Land or Land Reform Administration. Job-related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act. Project Management. Planning and organising. Knowledge of land administration policy. Job-related skills: Facilitation skills. Project management skills. Planning skills. Initiative skills. Interpersonal skills. Problem-solving skills. Interpretation of findings. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to work extended hours.
DUTIES: Facilitate the disposal of Agricultural State Land. Identify repossessed farms by Debt Management. Appoint a caretaker to look after the farm. Facilitate the evaluation of the farm to determine the productive market value. Advertise the farm through local media. Facilitate the appointment of the successful candidate Prepare the lease agreement. Provide infrastructure support. Ensure the proper maintenance and caretaking of farms. Inspect farms to determine the condition. Conduct needs analysis to check the gaps and what is needed. Eradication of poisonous plants. Construction of gabions and fire brakes. Rehabilitation of dams. Render advisory services to inter-government departments and clients on land management matters. Attend to state land queries from inter-government departments and clients. Attend to parliamentary queries through the ministerial office. Provide farming advice to leases/clients. Facilitate the rental collection and other departmental levies. Send monthly statements to lessors. Make a follow-up on none paying leases. Liaise with Finance regarding verification of payments. Facilitate the eviction of none complying leases. Refer none paying leases to Legal Services. Maintenance of database. Update provincial and state land databases. Update asset management database. Update the new developments on the farm. Update job creation and applicant database.
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Malogadihlare Tel No: (012) 319 8237
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001. 20
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.