POST : PROJECT OFFICER: PRE- SETTLEMENT (4 POSTS) (Reference: S8/3/2013/757)
SALARY : R170 799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : CHIEF DIRECTORATE: LAND RESTITUTION SUPPORT: LIMPOPO (POLOKWANE)
REQUIREMENTS : *Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in the field of Social Sciences, Humanities, Agriculture and Development Studies, Town Planning or any other relevant qualification such as investigation Journalism and qualification such as legal studies will be added advantage. * Appropriate relevant working experience. * Understanding of land reform/community facilitation or rural development. * Communication skills. This should include, among others, computer literacy. * Ability to read with understanding one of the languages: Tshivenda, Xitsonga, IsiNdebele and Sepedi is highly recommended. Afrikaans will be an added advantage. * 1 year’s working experience in research or investigation, facilitation and Community development. * Experience in restitution will be added advantage. * Ability to write affidavits with a very good command in English. * Knowledge of and skill in project management or teamwork. * Willingness to travel, to spend extended periods in the field and work irregular hours. * Valid driver’s licence. * Ability to work under pressure
DUTIES : *Obtain verbal evidence regarding the background and circumstances of the removal and the claim. *Run negotiations through settlement phase, packaging claims, and facilitation of Community participation in projects. *Write reports and submissions. *Establish the validity of land Claims. *Assess available documents and decide which documents are needed. *Find documents required for further research, including archival searches. *Manage projects. *Liaise with stakeholders and communities. *Complete the necessary administrative tasks related to the implementation of projects. *Perform any other task as may be required from time to time
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian, White females and Coloured, Indian, White Males are encouraged to
apply.
CLOSING DATE : 25 October 2013
IMPORTANT : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference numbered to: The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Private Bag X 9552, Polokwane, 0700 or have it delivered to 61Biccard Street, Polokwane 0700, for the attention of: Human Resource Management.
