About the Role
The Department of Agriculture is seeking a dedicated Land Administrative Officer to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This crucial role involves facilitating the disposal of Agricultural State Land, ensuring that repossessed farms are managed effectively for the benefit of our communities. By providing essential services such as the appointment of caretakers, evaluating farm productivity, and ensuring proper maintenance, you will play a significant role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Your efforts will directly impact local farmers and the agricultural sector, thereby enhancing food security and promoting economic growth in South Africa.
As a Land Administrative Officer, you will also be responsible for advisory services to inter-governmental departments and clients on land management matters. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. By addressing state land queries and providing farming advice, you will contribute to more efficient land use and agricultural development in the region. Your work will not only help maintain the integrity of our land resources but also empower individuals and communities to thrive through effective land management.
About the Department
The Department of Agriculture is dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring the effective management of land resources in South Africa. By supporting farmers and enhancing agricultural productivity, the department plays a vital role in fostering economic development and food security across the nation. Working in this department means being part of a mission to improve livelihoods, support rural development, and ensure that agricultural practices are sustainable for future generations.
The department’s commitment to land reform and management reflects its understanding of the importance of agriculture in the socio-economic landscape of South Africa. As part of this team, you will be contributing to meaningful initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate the disposal of Agricultural State Land by identifying repossessed farms and appointing caretakers.
- Evaluate farms to determine their productive market value and advertise them through local media.
- Prepare lease agreements and ensure proper maintenance and caretaking of farms.
- Conduct inspections to assess farm conditions and identify needs for improvement.
- Provide advisory services to inter-governmental departments and clients regarding land management.
- Address state land queries and assist with parliamentary queries through the ministerial office.
- Facilitate rental collection, follow up on non-paying leases, and liaise with finance for payment verification.
- Maintain databases related to provincial and state land, asset management, and job creation.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6).
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience in Land or Land Reform Administration.
- Strong computer literacy and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Excellent planning, organizing, and project management skills.
- Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to work extended hours.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6).Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in Land or Land Reform Administration.
Job Related Knowledge: Computer literacy.
Analytical skills.
PFMA.
Planning and organizing.
Project Management.
Job Related Skills: Facilitation skills.
Project Management.
Planning.
Initiative.
Interpersonal skills.
Problem solving abilities.
Interpretation of findings.
Analytical.
Computer literacy.
Report writing skills.
Drivers’ license.
Extended working hours.
Job Duties
Facilitate the disposal of Agricultural State Land: Identify the repossessed farm by Debt Management.Appoint the caretaker to look after the farm.
Facilitate the Evaluation of 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.
Conduct inspection on 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 breaks.
Rehabilitation of dams.
Render advisory services to inter-governmental departments and clients on land management matters: Attend to state land queries from inter-governmental departments and clients.
Attend to parliamentary queries through the ministerial office.
Provide farming advise to leases/ clients.
Facilitate the rental collection and other departmental levies: Send monthly statements to leases.
Make follow up on none paying leases.
Liaise with finance with regard to 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 database.
Update asset management database.
Update the new developments in the farm.
Update job creation and applicant database
