Director: Spatial Planning And Land Use Management Services

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Urban and Regional Planning / Geographical Information Science (GISc) (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Registration with South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) as a Profession Planner or with South African Geomatics Council as a Professional Geomatics Professional: GISc. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in a Town and Regional Planning or GISc environment. Job related knowledge: An understanding of the Public Service environment, Thorough knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related Treasury Regulations, Understanding of the South African economy with respect to industrial development, growth, equity and empowerment. Sound understanding of the interconnectedness of Government policies and strategies. Job related skills: Strong strategic planning and leadership, Analytical, innovative, problem-solving and interpersonal, Human resource management, Skilled negotiator and self- confident decision maker, Good report writing, Excellent financial management, A high level of computer literacy, Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel both locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Provide spatial planning, land use management and environmental services in liaison with the national office. Monitor compliance with the provisions of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA). Enforce compliance with SPLUMA. Oversee Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Interventions to ensure compliance. Ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management Act. Provide spatial planning information services in liaison with the national office. Enable provincial integrated spatial information management systems. Provide Geographic Information Science (GISc) technical support to municipalities. Facilitate the utilisation of GISc technical tools to aid spatial planning. Provide support to the implementation of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA). Support municipalities in the utilisation of SPLUMA guidelines, toolsets, systems and procedures. Support municipalities in setting up functional Land Use Regulators. Provide technical support in the development of Provincial Legislation, Land Use Schemes and Spatial Development Frameworks and related Plans. Provide technical support to agriculture, rural development and land reform programmes. Provide Spatial Analysis services, Provide GISc and Mapping services. Provide GISc remote sensing and mobile application services. Provide development planning support. Provide Intergovernmental support and co-ordination. Coordinate Intergovernmental relations amongst relevant stakeholders. Coordinate provincial Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Services. Coordinate ad hoc engagements as required. Support spatial integration of plans and programmes.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms A Matsila Tel No: (012) 312 8013

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities. OTHER POSTS