The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Head Office, Suva and will report to the Manager Land Affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Acquisition of leases and purchase of land to ensure effective and timely implementation of EFL projects;
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- Carry out property market analysis and provide professional opinion on land lease and purchase of land offers, rent reassessment of ground lease rent, fair and equitable rate for wayleave agreements;
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- Provide full wayleave support for the installation of new overhead line and underground cable routes;
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- Resolve land disputes and associated operational issues within the context of Fiji Land Laws and associated regulations;
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- Consult with relevant statutory bodies and authorities to obtain necessary assents and consents for all EFL projects/schemes;
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- Develop good relations and provide excellent standards of service to internal and external customers;
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- Ensure all land titles, land files are safely and well-kept and readily accessible;
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- Monitor and administer EFL’s lease rent payments, rent reassessments and lease renewal are processed in a timely manner;
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- Follow and align all required task according to Land Operational Manual in place;
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- Carry out administration functions of the Unit’s operational activities;
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- Be an excellent ambassador for EFL – continually promote EFL values and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures;
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- Prepare and submit the timely and quality updates to Manager Land Affairs on a monthly basis;
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- Represent EFL to Landowner’s consultation, District and Provincial meetings when required;
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- Carry out any other work as assigned by Manager Land Affairs or General Manager Special Projects
Key Requirements:
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- Degree in Land Management/or Real Estate Management or equivalent;
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- At least 7 years doing similar work in another organization;
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- The successful applicant must be a self-starter, be able to work independently, demonstrate professionalism and courtesy and demonstrate external and internal customer services;
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- Demonstrate the ability to plan and meet deadlines;
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- Have comprehensive understanding of the Fiji Land Tenure System with its associated Legislation and key stakeholder’s requirements;
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- Have negotiation skills that is adequate to achieve the desired results without comprising the interest of EFL;
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- Experience in land management and lease administration;
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- Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills;
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- Be able to live the EFL Values is a must for this position;
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- The role requires someone who is an excellent communicator and has a working knowledge of Fijian customs and traditions.
EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER