Chief Land Claims Commissioner REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/274

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Chief Land Claims Commissioner within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and guidance for the provision of Restitution services, serving as the Head of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights and the Branch Restitution. Key responsibilities include implementing the functions described in the Restitution of Land Rights Act, advising the Executive Authority on policy, ensuring high-quality restitution projects, driving organisational performance, and managing the Commission's finances, human resources, and assets. **What you will do** * Provide strategic leadership and direction for the provision of Restitution services and implement the functions of the Commission as described in the Restitution of Land Rights Act No. 22 of 1994. * Ensure access to rights in land, including land ownership and sustainable development. * Serve as the Head of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights and the Branch Restitution. * Advise the Executive Authority on policy development and implementation. * Interface with broader processes around land reform at the national level and with the Director-General: Land Reform and Rural Development. * Ensure Restitution projects conform to policy objectives of poverty eradication and sustainable development. * Ensure effective governance, accountability, and compliance with relevant legislation. * Drive organisational performance, transformation, and service delivery. * Coordinate strategic planning and compilation of Annual Performance Plans (APP). * Provide financial management services, legal support, and risk and compliance services to the Commission. * Manage Commission finances, human resources, and assets. * Coordinate service delivery and develop Restitution strategic plans and annual operational/work plans. * Prepare financial reports/statements monthly, quarterly, and annually, and estimate progress review and budget adjustments. * Prepare technical procedures and standards, set goals and objectives for the Commission and Branch. * Coordinate the development and maintenance of Branch systems and controls, ensuring protection from risk and fraud. * Develop a well-defined communication strategy for the Branch. * Oversee implementation towards establishing a schedule 3A Entity, approve business cases and legislation. * Redesign settlement models in sector categories and foster stakeholder relations and partnerships. * Lead and Manage the Business unit in accordance with good Governance, including participation in Quality Control Committees (QCC) and approving claims. * Manage Restitution Legal Matters, including Litigation and Compliance matters. * Manage IT Systems and expenditure risk. * Ensure that the revised institutional form is implemented. * Develop detailed business processes linked to standard operating procedures and time frames for effective information and records management. * Ensure Statutory commission meetings are held in compliance with the Restitution Act. * Undertake functions as the information officer of the Commission regarding requests for access to information in terms of PAIA, including identification and location of records, notifying third parties, taking decisions on access, managing applicable charges, and providing access. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum requirements:** Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Honours Degree / Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences / Economics / Natural Sciences / Law or Development Studies NQF Level 8 and a Nyukela certificate Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 8 years of experience at senior managerial level in Land Reform / Restitution Environment. Demonstrated leadership in a large complex organisation. A valid driver’s licence. * **Job related knowledge:** Understanding of key priorities of government, as well as the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme CRDP, Infrastructure planning and implementation, Public Service Act, Public Financial Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Project management, Programme management, Strategic capacity and planning, Budgeting, Expenditure reporting, Monitoring and evaluation, Human resource management, Supply chain management, Knowledge of the Constitution and Land Reform legislation. * **Job related skills:** Communication Both verbal and written, Strategic planning and leadership, Presentation and facilitation, Report writing, People management, Financial management, Business management / Public management, Monitoring and evaluation, Negotiation and conflict resolution, Customer focus and Computer literacy. **Who should apply** An experienced senior manager with a minimum of 8 years at that level within a Land Reform / Restitution Environment, who demonstrates strong leadership capabilities in large and complex organisations. The ideal candidate will possess an Honours Degree/Advanced Diploma in relevant fields, hold a Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS, and have a valid driver’s licence. They should have a deep understanding of government priorities, relevant legislation (e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Land Reform legislation), and key areas like strategic planning, financial management, human resource management, and project/programme management. Essential skills include strong communication (verbal and written), strategic planning, leadership, people management, financial management, negotiation, and computer literacy. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-land-claims-commissioner-ref-no-3-1-1-1-2026-274-department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development Source: myjobmag

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