Job description
This role will be responsible for assisting in managing the various land acquisition task from landowner introductory calls through to the execution of servitude and lease agreements and managing landowner relationships and upkeep of various spreadsheets and documents.
Main Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibilities will include the following:
Regularly liaise with the Land Acquisition Manager and Project Managers regarding identification of potential project sites and/or servitudes
Conduct necessary research to identify the landowners of potential project properties
Assist and/or lead introductory calls with landowners and arrange site visits
Operating within an agreed range of criteria, assist and/or lead the negotiation process for our lease and/or servitude agreements with Landowners
Assist with the conceptualisation, drafting and execution of various Landowner related agreements
Liaise with Eskom and/or other relevant authorities on strategic grid routes
Assist with third party wayleave agreements
Assist in keeping appraised of all negotiations with Landowners and prepare weekly progress reports in a format agreed with the Land Acquisition Manager and Project Development Managers
Assist in delivering the original copies of all signed Resolutions, SPA’s, initialled Lease Agreements and Servitude Option Agreements to the offices
Ensure correct agreements and/or documentation for Landowner’s approval which secures land rights
Manage annual payments to Landowners and ensure the validity of all Landowner Agreements is maintained in alignment with the current strategy
Qualifications and Experience required:
Bachelor's Degree and/or at least 2 years of proven commercial experience
Basic understanding of real estate concepts, property law, maps, terminology and contracts.
Anthropology skills
Track record of effective written and verbal communication in previous roles, both in Afrikaans and English
Basic understanding of the Survey General Office and Deeds Office systems
Proficient with basic GIS software i.e. Google Earth
Experience conducting online research to obtain property ownership information i.e. online deeds
Track record of effective written and verbal communication with infrastructure project stakeholders including landowners, government/municipal officials, Eskom representatives, and community members
Strategic relationship builder with both internal/external project stakeholders demonstrating personal integrity with a win/win mindset
Valid South African Driver’s License