Deputy Director: Land Development Support REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/307

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Here is the rewrite of the job description according to your mandatory format: Overview This role is for a Deputy Director of Land Development Support within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The position focuses on facilitating land development and post-settlement support, which includes policy development, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and project management to guide land commercialization and ensure good corporate governance. What you will do * Facilitate the development, review, and management of policies and programmes for land development and post-settlement support. * Facilitate the engagement with relevant stakeholders on policy matters. * Identify issues to necessitate policy review and participate in policy formulation forums. * Facilitate capacity building sessions for officials and stakeholders on policies and programmes developed. * Participate in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Manage the implementation of the programmes for the development of procedures towards commercialisation. * Manage the process of identifying procedures to be supported. * Facilitate the establishment and management of partnerships between procedures and development partners. * Organise capacity building and training programmes for producers. * Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and service providers. * Facilitate resource mapping and mobilisation of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan, and Operational Plan of the Branch. * Facilitate the development and approval of project registers. * Facilitate farm assessments and feasibility studies. * Facilitate the compilation of reports and development of Business Plans. * Co-ordinate processes towards approval of projects. * Co-ordinate the compilation of the approval of documents and conduct quality assurance. * Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / SOPs. * Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures. * Manage the implementation of the approved projects. * Facilitate the effective promotion and practice of good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource regulations. * Facilitate ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. * Manage human and financial resources in line with relevant policy and legislative frameworks. * Manage and mitigate identified operational and fraud risks. * Manage and implement internal and external controls in line with policies. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Minimum requirements:** * Grade 12 Certificate. * Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri-Business / Agricultural Management / B-Com Agriculture (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualifications. * Minimum of 3 years relevant experience at junior management level. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Job related knowledge:** * Knowledge of the Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining Land Reform. * Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements. * In-depth knowledge of Policy Development and Monitoring and Evaluation techniques. * Knowledge and understanding of Government Development Policies, e.g., National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and Budgeting Framework etc. * Research Methodology. * Good Corporate Governance Principles. * Knowledge in Human and Financial Management. * **Job related skills:** * Project management. * Communication (verbal and written). * Agricultural development. * Conflict management. * Stakeholder mobilisation. * Financial management. * Computer literacy. * Information management. * Analytical thinking. * Willingness to travel. * Ability to work under limited supervision. * Willingness to work extended hours when a need arise. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an individual with a Bachelor's Degree in an agricultural or related financial field, possessing at least three years of experience at a junior management level. They should have comprehensive knowledge of land reform policies, government development frameworks, and good corporate governance principles. Essential skills include project management, strong communication, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and analytical thinking. The role requires someone who is self-motivated, willing to travel, and prepared to work extended hours. A valid driver’s licence is mandatory. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-land-development-support-ref-no-3-1-1-1-2026-307-department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development Source: myjobmag

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