iTaukei Land Trust Board

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) is the leading Land and Real Estate services provider in Fiji, with the core business of Sustainable Land Development to enrich the lives and livelihood of our landowners. To continue its growth and success, TLTB invites applications from qualified, experienced, and talented individuals for the positions listed below. 68 / 2024 - Estate Assistant I (Readvertised - Lautoka) 69 / 2024 - Geospatial Information Assistant (Lautoka) Interested applicants may refer to the TLTB Website for role descriptions and more information: https://lnkd.in/g7fT3Rg4 Applications for the above vacancies will close on Friday, 22 November 2024 at 4.00pm TLTB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

🌟 TLTB Shines Again at the 25th Fiji Business Excellence Awards! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has been honored with the prestigious President's Award at the 25th Fiji Business Excellence Awards in Nadi this past Saturday! 🏆 This marks our second time receiving this top accolade, with our first win in 2021. In his acceptance speech, CEO Mr. Solomone Nata dedicated this achievement to our chiefs and all iTaukei people, recognizing their unwavering support. He also inspired attendees with the announcement of new, exciting business initiatives that will drive growth and innovation for the Board. This award reflects our commitment to excellence, and we look forward to continuing to serve our landowners and stakeholders with dedication and purpose. Vinaka vakalevu to everyone who has supported us on this journey! 🌺

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) is the leading Land and Real Estate services provider in Fiji, with the core business of Sustainable Land Development to enrich the lives and livelihood of our landowners. To continue its growth and success, TLTB invites applications from qualified, experienced, and talented individuals for the positions listed below. 1. 58 /2024 - Senior Land Use Planner (Suva -Readvertised) 2. 59 /2024 - Legal Officer (Lautoka) 3. 60 / 2024 - Finance Officer (Labasa) 4. 61 / 2024 - Accountant Finance (Suva) 5. 62 /2024 - Administration Clerk (Labasa & Lautoka) 6. 63 / 2024 - Finance Clerk (General) Interested applicants may refer to the TLTB Website for role descriptions and more information: https://lnkd.in/g7fT3Rg4 Applications for the above vacancies will close on Friday, 25 October 2024 at 4.00pm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) is the leading Land and Real Estate services provider in Fiji, with the core business of Sustainable Land Development to enrich the lives and livelihood of our landowners. To continue its growth and success, TLTB invites applications from qualified, experienced, and talented individuals for the positions listed below: 1.    VACANCY 46/2024        SENIOR LAND USE PLANNER (Re-Advertised)   2.    VACANCY 47/2024        SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (Re- Advertised) 3.    VACANCY 48/2024        SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER 4.    VACANCY 49/2024        SYSTEM ANALYST PROGRAMMER (Re-Advertised) 5.    VACACNY 50/2024        BUSINESS ANALYST (Re-Advertised) 6.    VACANCY 51/2024        ASSISTANT SYSTEM ANALYST (Re-Advertised) 7.    VACANCY 52/2024        ESTATE ASSISTANT I CE 8.    VACANCY 53/2024        DRAUGHTSMAN (Re-Advertised) 9.    VACANCY 54/2024        HARDWARE & NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR II (Re-Advertised) 10.  VACANCY 55/2024        GRAPHIC DESIGNER Interested Applicants May Refer to the TLTB Website for More Information: https://lnkd.in/g7fT3Rg4 Applications for the above vacancies will close on Friday, 04 October 2024 at 4.00pm TLTB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

FINAL NOTICE: Immediate Action Required to Clear Outstanding Lease Arrears This is a final reminder to the 15,775 tenants with outstanding lease arrears totaling $17.9 million. If your lease falls under any of the categories listed below, please take immediate action to settle your arrears. Do visit our offices and talked to our arrear’s recovery teams for part payment if cannot pay in full. The payment rate so far is encouraging and 1,402 tenants paid $1.1 million in a month. Please be informed that if your arrears are not cleared by October 1, 2024, your name will be published in the print media outlets. For any inquiries or assistance, please contact us on Mobile or Viber at 9908 959.

TLTB issues a development lease for Waisasa Settlement The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) is pleased to announce the issuance of a 10-year development lease for the Waisasa Settlement in Tacirua to ensure that landowners can enjoy fair and equitable returns on the use of their land. The lease has been granted to Mr. Sikeli Nakonaivalu, a member of the landowning unit of Nawavatu, who has partnered with Optimal Management Consultant to develop the land for residential purposes. In response to recent media reports, TLTB CEO Mr. Solomoni Nata stated that while TLTB has the legal authority to evict occupants of informal settlements, there is an understanding with development lease holders to relocate or realign them as part of their responsibility, and in recognising the need for a comprehensive approach involving multiple stakeholders, including the Government through the Ministry of Housing. "One of TLTB’s primary objectives is to ensure that landowners receive a fair and equitable return from the utilization of their land and squatters to have secure title over native land. This development lease to Mr. Nakonaivalu is a step towards achieving that," said Mr. Nata. The development aims to transform this prime site into 57 residential lots, offering existing occupants the first opportunity to purchase these lots. Should they be unable to afford the lots, TLTB and the landowners will work together to identify alternative relocation sites. Although a 45-day notice has been given to the occupants starting from July 16th to vacate the land, TLTB has requested the developer to extend the notice by another six months to allow time for identifying relocation sites. A recent meeting with the developer confirmed that Phase 1 of the development plans, which includes two commercial blocks along Princes Road, can proceed. TLTB emphasizes that the predicament for squatters is that this is bound to happen where they will be relocated or realigned to facilitate formal development. Their occupation is never secure in the absence of a formal title. We wish to remind the public that TLTB has issued 40 development leases to the Ministry of Local Government since 2010, and now Ministry of Housing, to formalize squatter settlements all around Fiji. Furthermore, TLTB has issued development leases to landowners within Mataqali Nawavatu to develop with commercial partners. TLTB remains committed to facilitating development that benefits both landowners and the wider community, ensuring that all parties involved are treated with fairness and respect. #landdevelopment #iTaukeiBusiness #LOUempowerment

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TLTB Staff in Nadi Give Back to the Community at Wailoaloa Beach Our dedicated iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) team in Nadi recently took part in a fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, cleaning up public areas at Wailoaloa Beach. With the support of the Nadi Town Council, close to 30 staff members, along with their families, joined forces to make a positive impact on our beautiful environment. This early morning activity was not only about giving back but also a wonderful opportunity for our staff to bond and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze together. Manager South-West, Mr. Laisenia Talavutu, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Council for their invaluable assistance, which made this community effort possible. The Nadi Town Council expressed their gratitude for this initiative, highlighting its importance in maintaining a safe and clean environment for Nadi. They commended the Board's support in addressing one of their primary areas of concern. #TLTB #CommunityService #WailoaloaBeach #CSR #Teamwork #GivingBack

Successful Joint Tour with the Ministry of Cooperative in Navatusila Our recent 4-day tour to the district of Navatusila, alongside the Ministry of Cooperative, was a resounding success! We aimed to raise awareness about forming entities to handle Land Owning Unit (LOU) business, and the community's response was overwhelmingly positive. The villages visited were Nubutautau, Mare, Tokoni, Tuvavatu, Nanoko and Nasauvakarua. They expressed gratitude for the outreach and consultation, acknowledging the new business direction and the structured, inclusive approach of the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB). This initiative has inspired them to register their existing businesses under well-structured entities. The objectives of the Tour were to conducted awareness on the Cooperative business model for LOU’s, register interested LOUs under the cooperative and raised awareness regarding new business directions by the Board, facilitated by Landowners Affairs Officer Mr Josua Tuwere and Landowners Relations Officer Nuku, specifically focusing on the iTaukei Wealth Fund, iTaukei Bank, iTaukei Development Fund Facility (TDFF) and traditional title holder entitlement and many other Board intiatives. #iTaukeiLand #CooperativeBusiness #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #TLTB #NavatusilaTour

TLTB ASSIST THE WOMEN'S GROUP IN NAVUTULEVU, SERUA The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) recently assisted the Soqosoqo Vakamarama in Navutulevu, Serua, in appreciation of their hospitality during the TLTB Senior Managers Meeting held in June. CEO, Mr. Solomone Nata, highlighted that this initiative is part of the Board’s ongoing community outreach efforts. He emphasized the importance of connecting with the iTaukei community and bridging the gap that has existed for decades between TLTB and one of its key stakeholders – the landowners. Turaga ni Koro, Mr. Uraia Ratulevu, expressed deep gratitude for hosting the TLTB Senior Managers Meeting, noting that it opened up numerous opportunities for the villagers. Salaseini Nakacia, head of the women’s group, shared her enthusiasm, stating that the items, including tables, chairs, a cupboard, a water urn, cooking pots and stainless-steel chafing dish, will greatly enhance their ability to serve visitors and generate economic benefits for the group. These items will be available for hire to generate income for the women’s group of Navutulevu. The TLTB delegation included CEO Mr. Solomoni Nata, GM Landowners Affairs Mr. Peni Qalo, Property Officer Mr. Taniela Taukeinikoro, Administration Officer Taraivini Vora, Administration Assistant Mr. Esala Tale, and Manager Research & Policy Ms. Sereana Tuisabeto. Through such meaningful gestures, TLTB continues to strengthen its bond with the iTaukei community, fostering mutual growth and understanding. Ends.