Chief Director: Development And Planning

Requirements

A Senior Certificate and a recognised Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Development Planning Studies/Spatial Planning/ Town/Urban and Regional Planning or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level. A postgraduate in Development Planning Studies and Project Management will be an added advantage. Experience in Planning and Infrastructure and Public Financial Management. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license. Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Planner in terms of the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act 36 of 2002). Skills and Competencies: Planning and organising. Report writing. Decision making. Strategic capability and leadership, Financial management, Change management, Knowledge management, People management and empowerment, Programme and project management, Service delivery innovations, Client orientation and customer focus, Analytical thinking and problem solving, Communications and presentation. Policy and guidelines processes. Knowledge in Public Service Prescripts and Local Government policy frameworks. Knowledge in Spatial planning and land use management as well as integrated planning and LED. Computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage Integrated Development and Plannings (IDP) in municipalities and district development models in the province. Manage and coordinate the implementation of Local Economic Development Planning. Co- ordinate and manage the municipalities on sustainable land use Management services. Co-ordinate the development of Spatial Planning Services and Geographic Information System Services. Effective and efficient management of finance, physical and human resources including performance management. Manage the provision of administrative support services.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr PP Mokwena Tel No: (013) 766 6225 and Ms. NI Mashego Tel No: (013) 766 6543