District Director

In brief

Overview This role is for a District Director within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, specifically for the Ladysmith District Office in KwaZulu Natal. The position is at Salary Level 13, offering an all-inclusive package of R1 317 384 per annum, which includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion structured according to Senior Management Services (SMS) rules. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties including: * Providing capacity building and National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) services and support. * Facilitating the establishment and support of participatory community development. * Facilitating and coordinating NARYSEC project implementation. * Facilitating youth programmes and skills development at provincial and district level. * Reducing household poverty in accordance with the comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP). * Providing strategic land acquisition services, including implementing project proposals, procuring service providers for proposal development, and coordinating the implementation process. * Providing strategic land acquisition support services in the district. * Facilitating poverty reduction, and the development of cooperatives, rural enterprises, and industries. * Promoting rural businesses development and facilitating rural development financing. * Facilitating the establishment and support of primary cooperatives, and their organisation into secondary and tertiary cooperatives. * Facilitating the development of rural enterprises and industries. * Providing land development support services, including managing the development of business plans for agrarian development projects. * Promoting the participation of farmers through ownership and control across commodities value chains. * Monitoring the implementation of land development support projects and development business plans. * Providing property management services, including administering property leases, holdings, and disposals. * Implementing land rights and tenure reform programmes, including communal land tenure programmes and land rights programmes. * Establishing, maintaining, and supporting communal property institutions. * Facilitating land dispute resolutions. * Rendering corporate and financial support services, which includes providing legal advice, telecommunications services, administration and financial support services, client relations services, and general office services. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Minimum requirements**: * Grade 12 Certificate. * 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 a related equivalent qualification. * 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. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an individual with the specified academic qualifications and at least 5 years of middle to senior managerial experience in a relevant environment, particularly with project implementation and management expertise. They should possess a strong understanding of project management, corporate governance, and government systems, along with analytical, leadership, and communication skills. The role also requires adaptability, initiative, creativity, computer literacy, a willingness to travel, and the ability to work under pressure and after hours. The Department is targeting Employment Equity candidates from the following groups: Coloured and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian, and White Females, as well as Persons with disabilities. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-300 Source: govpage

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Project management
• Customer service
• Driver's licence

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