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Senior Project Officer: Land Development Support
Directorate: District Office
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 16:00
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Senior Project Officer for land development support in Nkangala, Mpumalanga. Suits people with a degree in agriculture or law and at least 2 years of land reform experience.
- Main duties: run projects that help farmers grow into commercial producers, and organise training and capacity building for them.
- Also: find and assess farms, prepare project registers, business plans and reports, and present submissions to committees.
- Must have: Grade 12 and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agri Business, Agricultural Management or LLB (NQF Level 7), or an equivalent.
- Must have: at least 2 years of relevant experience in the land reform environment, and a valid driver's licence.
- Must be willing to travel. Based in Nkangala, Mpumalanga, with the District Office.
- To apply: hand-deliver during office hours to 17 Van Rensburg Street, 7th Floor Bateleur Building, Mbombela, 1200, or email Post303@dlrrd.gov.za. Reference 3/1/1/1/2026/303. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business / Agricultural Management / LLB (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in land reform environment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to 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 and analytical thinking.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- Implement projects for the development of producers towards commercialisation.
- Assist with co-ordinating the process of identifying producers to be supported.
- Assist in the establishment and management of partnerships between producers 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.
- Assist in facilitation of the development and approval of project registers.
- Assist in facilitation of farm assessment and feasibility studies.
- Compile reports and assist in the development of business plans.
- Co-ordinate processes toward approval of projects.
- Co-ordinate the compilation of approval documents.
- Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / standard operating procedures.
- Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures.
- Promote good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation.
- Adhere to relevant prescripts and legislative framework (human and financial resources).
- Assist in mitigation of the identified operational and fraud risks.
- Adhere to internal and external controls in line with the policies.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 17 Van Rensburg Street, 7th Floor Bateleur Building, Mbombela, 1200 or by email to Post303@dlrrd.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms PS Gininda Tel No: (013) 754 8027
Notes from the department
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with disabilities.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 133 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/199: SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/303 Directorate: District Office SALARY: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) CENTRE: Nkangala: Mpumalanga REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri Business / Agricultural Management / LLB (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in land reform environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the Department’s policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to 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 and analytical thinking. Willingness to travel. DUTIES: Implement projects for the development of producers towards commercialisation. Assist with co-ordinating the process of identifying producers to be supported. Assist in the establishment and management of partnerships between producers 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. Assist in facilitation of the development and approval of project registers. Assist in facilitation of farm assessment and feasibility studies. Compile reports and assist in the development of business plans. Co-ordinate processes toward approval of projects. Co-ordinate the compilation of approval documents. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / standard operating procedures. Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures. Promote good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource. Conduct ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Adhere to relevant prescripts and legislative framework (human and financial resources). Assist in mitigation of the identified operational and fraud risks. Adhere to internal and external controls in line with the policies. ENQUIRIES: Ms PS Gininda Tel No: (013) 754 8027 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 17 Van Rensburg Street, 7th Floor Bateleur Building, Mbombela, 1200 or by email to Post303@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with disabilities.