Director, Land Administration Management (SOG/ST 8)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Develops, reviews and implements the systems and processes providing the framework for management of Ministry’s properties and implementation of the Government’s Land Administration and Management Plan; 
• Provides advice/recommendations to Ministry officials and political directorate on the National Land Policy and the impact of land policies and legislation on the administration of Ministry lands; 
• Prepares the Division’s Corporate and Operational Plans And Budgets;
• Prepares operational reports; 
• Delegates and oversees the functions of reports; 
• Vets land related Cabinet Submissions; 
• Vets and signs letters for consultations on land related draft Cabinet Submissions;
• Submit recommendations on properties identified for acquisition and divestment by the Ministry; 
• Negotiates acquisition and divestment of properties; 
• Submits Draft Cabinet Submissions to the Land Acquisition Review Committee;
• Presents Draft Cabinet Submissions and respond to queries at the sitting of the Land Acquisition Review Committee; 
• Submits approved Draft Cabinet Submissions to the Chief Technical Director for Minister’s approval; 
• Submit Cabinet Decisions on properties to be acquired compulsorily to the Commissioner of Lands; 
• Submits approved files to Legal Unit on properties approved for acquisition and divestment by private treaty; 
• Vets and sends application submissions to the Land Divestment Committee;
• Makes submission on decisions of the Land Divestment Committee for Minister’s approval;
• Processes requests regarding identification of lots, plans, titles and ownership and submits report; 
• Manages lease portfolio; 
• Devises and establishes frameworks for the development and implementation of a Land Inventory, Land Information System and Geographic Information System for the Ministry;
• Investigates and make recommendations on properties requested for declaration under the Local Improvement (Community Amenities) Act; 
• Participates in the recruitment and induction of divisional staff; 
• Establishes employee performance targets and motivates staff towards optimum levels of performance; 
• Promotes the welfare and development of staff through employee performance appraisals, recommendations for appointment, promotion and training; 
• Initiates disciplinary proceedings, where appropriate; 
• Performs other related functions assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good management and supervisory skills 
• Excellent negotiating skills 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Working knowledge in the use of computer applications 
• People Management skills 
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills 
• Meticulous and astute 

Technical: 

• Excellent knowledge in Estate Management or Land Valuation. 
• Knowledge of Urban Planning. 
• Knowledge of Budgeting procedures 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Estate Management. Related Masters Degree is an asset.
• Ten (10) years working experience with a Government Estate Management Agency, Valuation or Real Estate Company. 
• Five (5) years working experience at the Middle or Senior Management level.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.