Deputy Director: Idp Coordination

Requirements

Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Town and Regional Planning, Development Studies, Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Management, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Coupled with 3-5 years of experience at a supervisory (ASD) level either at municipal or provincial/national level or a combination of these and, preferably in the Integrated Development Planning, intergovernmental planning, spatial planning, or related field. Competencies: Personal and corporate leadership skills, Interpersonal relations, Analytical Thinking, Research skills, Facilitation and presentation skills, Project Management, Assertiveness, Computer skills, Conflict resolution skills, Networking skills, Negotiation skills, Teamwork, Work independently and Planning and organizational skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of credible IDPs in municipalities: Provide technical, strategic support and monitoring towards the development of compliant IDPs. Facilitate the Integrated Development Planning Process on behalf of the MEC for COGTA in the Gauteng City Region. Facilitate the compliance, credibility, and implementation of Municipal IDPs as per legislation (Municipal Systems Act of 2000). Facilitate broad sectoral engagements to coordinate joint planning and collection of community needs by Municipalities as well as ensure that they are incorporated into municipal and provincial plans. Facilitate the process of submission of final IDPs to Municipal Council for approval before submission to COGTA. Ensure the circulation and incorporation of gazetted GPG projects in Municipal Final IDPs. Ensure alignment of Municipal IDPs with DDM. Conduct analysis on Municipal Process Plans. Facilitate engagements for the Provincial IDP Managers Forum. Facilitate and ensure the coordination of alignment of municipal IDPs to National and Provincial priorities and plans: Facilitate and coordinate sectoral support to ensure that Municipal IDPs are reflective of both National and Provincial priorities. Facilitate the alignment of provincial plans to municipal community needs. Ensure the review and implementation of provincial IGR calendar. Mobilise provincial and national sector departments to participate in municipal IDP Processes. Coordinate the inputs of sectoral departments and SOEs into the development of the Provincial IDP Analysis Framework. Prepare EXCO submission on the findings of IDP assessment. Develop, implement, and review the Intergovernmental Planning Framework. Represent the department at the National IDP Coordinators Forum and report thereof and share best practice to the forum. Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of DDM One Plans across the Gauteng City Region: Coordinate 223 and participate in the DDM IGR Coordinating platforms. Ensure DDM is incorporated in provincial and municipal plans. Facilitate necessary engagements with relevant GPG sector departments. Management of staff: Manage human resource in relation to all IDP and DDM work. Management of staff leave through ESS. Facilitate and coordinate the mid-year and final year performance reviews of staff. Report on ad-hoc activity management. Facilitate the execution of all non-contracted work activities as and when requested by the authorities. Prepare reports and minutes for meetings and workshops attended. Participate in the Bid Evaluation Committee sittings for selection of biding applicants, where necessary. And prepare Service Level Agreements for approved projects where necessary.

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