About the Role
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is seeking a dedicated District Director to join its team in KwaZulu-Natal. This pivotal role involves providing capacity building and support services through the National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) to foster community development and reduce household poverty. By working closely with local communities, the District Director will implement vital projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and promoting sustainable rural development.
Situated in the heart of Pietermaritzburg, this position is crucial for addressing the unique challenges faced by rural areas in South Africa. The District Director will not only drive project implementation but also facilitate youth programs, skills development, and cooperative establishment, thereby empowering young individuals and fostering economic growth within the community. This role plays an essential part in the overarching mission of improving rural livelihoods and supporting the government’s Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP).
About the Department
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is dedicated to transforming rural communities across South Africa. Its mission is to promote sustainable rural development through effective land reform, community empowerment, and the establishment of cooperative enterprises. Working within this department offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and support the government’s goals of creating equitable and sustainable rural economies.
What You’ll Do
- Provide capacity building and support services through NARYSEC.
- Facilitate community development and participatory project implementation.
- Coordinate youth programs and skills development initiatives at both provincial and district levels.
- Implement strategic land acquisition projects and provide related support services.
- Manage and monitor land development projects, ensuring effective project delivery.
- Promote the establishment of cooperatives and support rural business development.
- Facilitate land dispute resolutions and provide communal land tenure support.
- Administer property management services and ensure compliance with governance principles.
- Render corporate and financial support services, including legal advice.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field.
- At least 5 years of experience in a middle or senior managerial role within a similar environment.
- Proven experience in project management and implementation.
- A valid driver’s license is essential.
- Strong understanding of project management and corporate governance principles.
- Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to [email protected].
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration / Public Management / Public Administration / Project Management / Bachelor of Arts in Sociology / Anthropology / Community Development Studies (NQF level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the relevant environment.
Experience in the implementation and management of projects.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job related knowledge: A thorough understanding of project management.
Understanding of corporate governance principles.
Ability to implement performance management and monitoring systems.
Knowledge of government systems.
Ability to think conceptually when analysing data designing concepts to modify corporate policies, procedures and processes.
Job related skills: Project management.
Coaching and mentoring (though leadership).
Analytical thinking.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Customer service.
Initiative.
Innovation and creativity.
Communication (verbal and written).
Computer literate.
Willingness to travel.
Ability to work under pressure.
Willingness to work after hours.
Job Duties
Provide capacity building and National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) services.Provide NARYSEC support services.
Facilitate the establishment and support of participatory community development.
Facilitate and coordinate NARYSEC project implementation.
Facilitate youth programmes and skills development at provincial and district level.
Reduce household poverty in accordance with comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP).
Provide strategic land acquisition services.
Implement strategic land acquisition projects proposals.
Procure service providers for development of project proposals.
Coordinate the implementation process of land acquisition.
Provide strategic land acquisition support services in the district.
Facilitate poverty reduction, and the development of cooperatives, rural enterprises and industries.
Promote rural businesses development and facilitate rural development financing.
Facilitate establishment and support of primary cooperatives.
Facilitate organisation of primary cooperatives into secondary and tertiary cooperative sand provide support.
Facilitate the development of rural enterprises and industries.
Provide land development support services.
Manage the development of business plans for the development or agrarian development projects.
Promote the participation of farmers through ownership and control across commodities value chains.
Monitor the implementation of land development support projects and development business plans.
Provide property management services.
Administer and provide property leases administration.
Administer and provide property holdings and disposable.
Implement land rights and tenure reform programmes.
Provide communal land tenure programmes.
Provide land rights programmes.
Establish, maintain, and support communal property institutions.
Facilitate land dispute resolutions.
Render corporate and financial support services.
Provide legal advice.
Provide telecommunications services.
Provide administration and financial support services.
Provide client relations services.
Provide office services.
