Applications are currently available for farmers interested in acquiring one of the 896 underused or abandoned state properties being released for agricultural use. The farms are about 700,000 hectares in size and are accessible in all provinces save the Western Cape and Gauteng.
According to Thoko Didiza, minister of agriculture, land reform, and rural development, these farms are being distributed as part of the government’s land reform policy.
All selected candidates will get a 30-year leasehold with the option to purchase. According to Didiza, this type of leasehold imposes specific duties on the state as the landlord, while the beneficiaries are responsible for managing, maintaining, and growing the asset that they get from the government.
To apply for online jobs, follow these steps:
To submit your application electronically, go to www.dalrrd.gov.za and register using the URL https://ALA.drdir.gov.za.
Manual applications include: Forms can be obtained from any of the department of agriculture, land reform, and rural development’s province or district offices. However, completed application forms must be sent to the appropriate district office(s) where the farms are situated or via the email address specified in the provincial/district advertisement no later than 16:00 on the closing date as shown in this advertisement.
How do I get a look at the farms?
Detailed listings of farms/properties will be available on multiple platforms, including the department’s website and the department’s numerous provincial and/or district offices. As in the local print media, where these can be found
How do I go about getting a free farm in South Africa?
Visit the office of the Rural Development and Land Reform Department to acquire an application form to apply for a grant under the Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Programme. Fill out the application with all of the necessary and essential information.
Documents Required
Certified Identity Document or a copy of it, completed application form
The project proposal
Site clearance Farm plan Site map
Any further documents
Eligibility
The applicant must be a black South African citizen as specified by the constitution and must be at least 18 years old.
The applicant must be able to make a substantial contribution (in cash, labor, or anything of the kind) on his or her own.
He or she must be aware of and willing to participate in a training program following the receipt of the award.
