DIRECTOR: LAND MANAGEMENT

Department of Infrastructure Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,266,000 - 1,493,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Director for Land Management. The role includes managing land acquisition for infrastructure projects and requires an NQF Level 7 qualification in Property Management/Development, along with 5 years of managerial experience. This position offers an annual salary of R 1 266 714.00 to R 1 492 122.00 with a focus on effective stakeholder management and governance.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience at middle/senior managerial level.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Pre-Entry SMS Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Manage identification and acquisition of land for infrastructure development.
• Negotiate with landowners and manage acquisition processes.
• Oversee internal governance and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Communication

Analytical

Initiative

Innovation/continuous improvement

Education

Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Property Management/Development

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

DIRECTOR: LAND MANAGEMENT

• Reference Number : refs/023070
• Directorate : LAND MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 266 714.00 - R 1 492 122.00 per annum (All-inclusive Package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone] 521 4118

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Property Management/Development as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate.COMPETENCIES: GPG and DID policies and procedures. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. PFMA/ Treasury Regulations. All different contract options for leases. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.Labour Relations Act of 1995/Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997.Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013.Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System. Provincial Land Administration Act, 1998. SKILLS: Problem solving. Diversity awareness. Communication. Analytical. Initiative. Innovation/ continuous improvement. ATTRIBUTES- Cost conscious. Flexible/ change oriented. Proactive and resourceful. Quality oriented. Innovative

Duties :

• Manage identification of land to be acquired for infrastructure development purposes. Manage negotiations with various landowners. Manage internal governance processes for acquisition of required land parcels. Manage signing of acquisition agreements with various landowners. Manage process of conducting proactive and reactive inspections. Manage escalations of unlawful occupation cases to the Legal Services unit. Manage inputs and comments on consolidated MOUs. Manage process of obtaining approval of the MOU between DID and municipalities. Oversee the process of transfers of properties to rightful owners. Manage finalisation of engagements with stakeholders in the development of the strategy. Manage the proves to obtain SEIAS Certificate for the strategy. Manage process of obtaining EXCO approval of the strategy. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions.Manage the provision of equipment required by subordinates for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to subordinates on performance. Mentor and coach subordinates. Determine the Human Resources needs for subordinates in consultation with Corporate Services. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates. Provide sufficient guidance to subordinates in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly subordinate meetings. Manage skills transfer between subordinates and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance. Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the unit in terms of the departmental budget allocations. Manage client relations and stakeholder management. Manage risks and implementation of risk mitigation strategies. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Chief Directorate with the priorities of GDID. Develop operational plans for Chief Directorate and work plans for each Director in the Chief Directorate. Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 15-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Property Management/Development?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level?

Do you have a valid drivers’ license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.