Land Enrolment Administrator South African Reforestation Carbon Credit Project

About Us  

Imperative is a global carbon project development company that aims to be in the top decile for quality in the carbon projects market. We have a build-own-operate model and specialise in the design, development and operation of carbon credit projects that help combat climate change while promoting biodiversity conservation, economic growth and social development in the countries in which we operate. With a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced land professional to join our dynamic team.

About the Spekboom Restoration Project

The Project aims to restore up to 100,000 hectares of degraded subtropical thicket biome by planting Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) on private land. This initiative will enhance ecosystem functioning, boost agricultural productivity, promote biodiversity, improve water storage, reduce soil erosion, and sequester significant amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change mitigation.

Position Summary  – The Guardian of Land Integrity

Reporting directly to the Director of Land Enrolment, the Land Enrolment Administrator will play a crucial role in data capture, data management, record keeping, co-ordination and liaison with staff and service providers, communication and reporting as it pertains to securing land for restoration efforts.

You will also play a critical role in capturing actual physical progress, as well as analysing and disseminating progress and performance data to key stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring the achievement of the Project’s strategic objectives.

The Land Enrolment Administrator will be a key contributor to our organisation’s transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement efforts. In this role, you’ll be the focal point for team progress reporting as well as reporting on key metrics and data points demonstrating our commitment to secure land for the implementation of high-quality nature-based project solutions. Your work will directly impact our project execution goals, and overall mission to combat climate change through nature-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Land Enrolment, project managers and stakeholders to ensure realistic project timelines.
• Acquire and review legal documents for compliance with due diligence requirements.
• Assist in the preparing, updating and maintaining all land documentation, land maps and lease records.
• File and maintain records of land ownership, Ministerial application, land surveys, property boundaries, legal agreements and other relevant information.
• Update records of land ownership and confirm land claim status.
• Liaise with service providers on service delivery and progress.
• Respond to inquiries from landowners and service providers.
• Draft and submit land claim request, file response and update information.
• Work with other teams to achieve project goals.
• Receive, organise and capture data in the correct data basis and format and track project progress.
• Maintain all relevant land information systems and reporting tools for tracking key performance indicators.
• Draft and edit land management plans.
• Collaborate with team to gather information and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders, project teams and external partners.
• Regularly update schedules to reflect actual progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes, including legal, environmental, and financial assessments.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including legal, project development, and environmental specialists, to ensure seamless integration of land enrolment with overall project timelines and objectives.

Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of South African land tenure arrangements and applicable legislation.
• Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft Package, Monday.com, QGIS or similar.
• Strong working knowledge and proven experience of project management, planning & scheduling, progress reporting and data analysis.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Initiative in approach to improving the effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Good time management to achieve required deadlines and if necessary, work under pressure.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of the South African farming real estate market, including land values, trends, and legal frameworks.
• Basic understanding of ecological principles and carbon sequestration concepts, or a demonstrated capacity to quickly learn and apply technical information at a high level.

Language

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g.  Law, Commerce, Business Management, Environmental Science)
• Valid South African Driver’s license.

Desired Profile

We are seeking an individual who not only possesses the technical skills but also the unique personal attributes to excel in this role. Someone akin to a highly respected and successful administrator, known for their integrity, local knowledge, and ability to connect with people, would be an ideal fit. A candidate who grew up on a farm and can genuinely relate to the challenges and perspectives of the farming community will be particularly well-suited.

Position Location

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa

Values

At Imperative, we are passionate about our values are encourage all team members to embrace them.

• Integrity: We act honourably and are guided by a strong moral compass. If things go wrong, we put our hand up, admit it and adapt.
• Momentum: Speed matters. We have a bias to action. We think quick, we plan tirelessly, we mitigate risks but above all, we take action.
• Purpose: We are driven by our desire to make the world better, with every interaction, process and project.
• Accountability: We do what we say, and we deliver. We seek to be the best at what we do.
• Collaboration: We celebrate diversity of thought, values and backgrounds and seek to harness the strength of our people and partners to achieve more than we individually can, through teamwork and creativity.
• Tenacity: We are highly ambitious, driven and hardworking. We persist until we deliver impact.