16 October 2026SeniorDEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT • Ref: ORM SPECIALIST REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/245
DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT • Ref: ORM SPECIALIST REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/245
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The Department of Land Reform is seeking a Land Reform Specialist in Pretoria (Level 09). Responsibilities include conducting quality assurance on legal and policy submissions, reviewing joint venture agreements, investigating complaints, managing dispute resolution processes, and developing policies and training materials. Requirements include a Grade 12 Certificate, an LLB or Bachelor of Commerce in Law, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's licence, and computer literacy. Applications can be submitted via email or hand delivery.
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relating to Strategic Institutional Partnerships and land reform projects. Conduct preliminary assessments and determine the nature and severity of complaints. Gather and analyse relevant information, reports, agreements, and supporting documentation to identify root causes of disputes, complaints, and implementation challenges. Conduct investigations through stakeholder consultations, interviews, and site visits where necessary. Determining the legal, regulatory, and policy framework applicable to each matter. Draft investigation reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintain accurate reports of complaints and case outcomes. Provide advisory support to provinces regarding complaint management processes. Manage informal dispute resolution processes. Receive and assess disputes. Facilitate engagement sessions between beneficiaries, strategic partners, communities, landowners, and government stakeholders. Identify and analyse causes of conflicts arising from partnership agreements and project implementation. Mediate and negotiate amicable resolutions to disputes before escalation to formal legal processes. Develop dispute resolution strategies and action plans. Ensure all parties are informed of their rights, roles, and obligations. Draft settlement agreements and record outcomes of mediation processes. Monitor compliance with agreed resolutions and remedial actions. Escalate unresolved matters through appropriate governance and legal channels. Prepare and maintain records and reports on disputes managed and resolved. Promote stakeholder relations and collaborative problem-solving approaches. Development of policy and operational documents. Research and analyse policy gaps, implementation challenges, and emerging trends affecting Strategic Institutional Partnerships. Draft, review, and update policies, frameworks, guidelines, SOPs, terms of : Ms P Ledwaba Tel No: (012) 312 8256
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