The Role<\/p>\n
\tThe Land Acquisition Officer plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our sustainable projects. This position is responsible for securing and negotiating access, option, and lease agreements in alignment with Seriti Green’s values. The primary objective is to provide the business with a social license to operate in the communities hosting the projects.<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Development of client relationships:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that land tenure is bankable.
\n\tWork closely with the development team on Business Development activities to identify new land for securement.
\n\tEstablish contact with prospective landowners to secure property for project development.
\n\tCollaborate with landowners to establish and maintain positive relationships with neighbours and communities, building a social license to operate.
\n\tCreate and maintain relationships with existing clients, landowners, and community leaders in new potential project sites.
\n\tWork with the Seriti Green Development Team and Legal Counsel to ensure that all required contracts and forms are current, in place, and bankable ahead of the financial close of a project.
\n\tMaintain relationships with landowners to preserve the social license to operate, from the development stage through to, and including, construction and operations, as required.
\n\tDevelop and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders linked to land tenure.<\/p>\n
Negotiating strategies:<\/p>\n
\tLead negotiations to secure land agreements in alignment with South African statutory requirements for wind energy, solar PV energy, and battery storage energy projects.
\n\tDevelop, maintain, and adapt project and landholder-specific negotiation strategies in alignment with Seriti Green values and community engagement principles.
\n\tLiaise with external legal advisors to develop and maintain proforma agreements.<\/p>\n
Project Management:<\/p>\n
\tAccompany on-site work, such as coordinating subcontractors, supervising specialist studies, and liaising with stakeholders.
\n\tEstablish and manage the client database and our land management system (Landfolio).
\n\tEnsure that land tenure is secure for the financial close of projects.
\n\tOversee the securing of other land tenure contracts, such as servitudes.
\n\tMaintain close collaboration with accounting to ensure that proper land payments are made in accordance with the applicable land contracts.
\n\tAssist project managers with financial budgets and cash forecasts.
\n\tEnsure that all contracts\/ agreements are correctly completed, captured, signed and saved on SharePoint.<\/p>\n
Education & Experience<\/p>\n
\tQualification: Diploma or Degree in a Management-related field (Required).
\n\tExperience: 5 years of proven sales and leadership experience.
\n\tProven negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes in a collaborative style.
\n\tHigh level of commercial and legal aptitude with a good understanding of land tenure requirements in South Africa.
\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tDemonstrated capacity to work with a multitude of internal and external clients.<\/p>\n
Essential Skills<\/p>\n
\tExcellent written, verbal, analytical and presentation skills.
\n\tEffective and positive communication at all levels of peoples and cultures.
\n\tHistory of strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
\n\tExcellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
\n\tAttention to detail.
\n\tFluency in Afrikaans is essential.<\/p>\n
Character & Attributes<\/p>\n
\tHistory of enthusiastic commitment to the development of a South African renewable energy industry.
\n\tDemonstrated high standards of ethical conduct exhibiting honesty and integrity.
\n\tSelf-motivated with the ability to work individually and as a positive part of a skilled, and highly focused team, with a \u201ccan do\u201d attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals.
\n\tResourceful, well organized and effective at inspiring and influencing multiple resources to accomplish objectives.
\n\tWillingness and availability to travel extensively within South Africa and abroad on site visits or to liaise with landowners, clients, partners, stakeholders and service providers.
\n\tInterest in ongoing learning through self-directed and assisted training.<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a003 April 2026<\/p>\n
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