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SA - Land Manager- Cape TownFull job descriptionSUMMARY OF ROLE:Primary role of the Land Manager (LM) will be to oversee all Mainstream South Africas land acquisition, land portfolio management and associated stakeholder management activities during development, construction, and commercial operations. What you will do:Land acquisition:Secure land for RE project developmentNegotiate and secure land agreements (i.e. Options, lease and servitude agreements) at competitive terms and in compliance with Mainstream Global Development Standard (GDS)Perform title deed searches and identify landowners for properties targeted for RE project developmentPreform reviews of existing land rights prior to contract finalisation (i.e. restrictive title condition, servitudes, etc.)Perform initial site suitability assessments in accordance with the GDS prior to contract finalisation Land portfolio management:Ensure overall compliance with all land agreements, including options, leases, servitude agreements, etc.Maintain land agreement records and data base (both hard copy and electronic format)Planning, implementation and maintenance of a land management system, including:Scheduling of land agreement milestones including expiry dates, payment dates, etc.Landowner information securityDocument all pertinent communications with landownersPerform ad hoc land agreement reviews Stakeholder management:Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all landownersEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with all other land related stakeholders, including but not limited to consultants, legal counsel as well as local, provincial and national land and permitting authorities.Dealing with land related disputes or complaints from all stakeholdersEffectively communicate (both written and verbal) with all stakeholders General:Assist all internal departments with land related queries during all project phasesBe responsible for preparing land related reports or providing land related information during all bid submission processesPerform other duties as assigned from time to time What we require:Bachelors degree in Real Estate, Land and Property Development or related field with a minimum of 5 years experience in land acquisition, land portfolio and landowner management. Registered with a relevant statutory body is preferable. PERSONAL SKILLSExperience in:Land agreement negotiations, land portfolio and stakeholder managementLand title searches (i.e. title deed and Windeed)Land related information data sets (Topographical maps, SG diagrams, etc)Land related legislation and contract lawLand option, lease and servitude agreementsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with landowners, legal counsel and all other internal and external stakeholders.Strong interpersonal and stakeholder relationship skillsEffective verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable presenting to all internal and external stakeholdersExcellent Afrikaans language skills (speak, read, write) and proficiency EnglishSelf-motivated with the ability to effectively manage deadlinesCommitted team player with the ability to develop and maintain productive work relationshipsStrong organisational skillsProblem and conflict solving abilitiesProficiency working with Microsoft Office and other software products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SP Online, Teams, Project, GIS, Google Earth, etc.)Relevant knowledge of and experience in the renewable industry (specifically Wind and solar PV) will be an advantageValid Driver's License and good driving record Well-organized, self-motivated punctual, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and confidentAbility and willingness to work effectively in a team environment and also independently.Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and meet reporting deadlines. What we offer:We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation, to be part of a diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background in the most exciting industry in the world today. You will receive a very competitive total benefits package including an excellent base salary, bonus scheme and share options. Career developmentExcellent training (an average 54 hours a year)Career progressionSelf-paced online learning portal for micro courses across a range of functional and inter personal skills Shared financial successA competitive, industry benchmarked and cost-of-living linked salary, reviewed annuallyPerformance bonusShare optionsSalary contribution to your pension fund and private medical cover Work/life balanceWFH in a hybrid working arrangementGenerous annual leave, plus a community or charity work day each yearPaid maternity, parental, adoptive and bereavement leaveParental transitional coaching True diversity & inclusionEqual opportunity targetsGWEC Women in Wind and Mainstream Women in Renewables programmesYou can be you, whatever your gender, colour or sexual orientation Care for health & wellbeingLife coverFree Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

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