Land Administrative Officer

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**Overview** This role is for a Land Administrative Officer (REF NO: 3/3/1/91/2026) within the Small-Holder Farmers Production Directorate at the Department of Agriculture (DoA). Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, the position offers an annual salary of R413,001 (Level 08). **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * **Facilitate the disposal of Agricultural State Land:** * Identify repossessed farms through Debt Management. * Appoint caretakers for farms. * Facilitate farm evaluations to determine productive market value. * Advertise farms via local media. * Facilitate the appointment of successful candidates. * Prepare lease agreements. * **Provide Infrastructure support:** * Ensure proper maintenance and caretaking of farms. * Conduct farm inspections to assess condition. * Conduct needs analyses to identify gaps and requirements. * Oversee eradication of poisonous plants. * Supervise construction of gabions and fire breaks. * Manage rehabilitation of dams. * **Render advisory services to inter-governmental departments and clients on land management matters:** * Address state land queries from inter-governmental departments and clients. * Respond to parliamentary queries through the ministerial office. * Provide farming advice to lessees/clients. * **Facilitate the rental collection and other departmental levies:** * Send monthly statements to lessees. * Follow up on non-paying lessees. * Liaise with finance for payment verification. * Facilitate eviction of non-complying lessees. * Refer non-paying lessees to legal services. * **Maintenance of database:** * Update provincial and state land databases. * Update asset management databases. * Update new developments on farms. * Update job creation and applicant databases. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a National Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6) and a minimum of two years’ relevant experience in Land or Land Reform Administration. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, planning, organizing, and project management knowledge, coupled with proficiency in computer literacy. Essential skills include facilitation, initiative, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, interpretation of findings, and report writing. A valid driver’s license is required, and the candidate must be prepared for extended working hours. The department has an Employment Equity (EE) target for Whites, Coloured Females, and persons with disability. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-agriculture-doa-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-3-3-1-91-2026 Source: govpage

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