Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2024/09/06

Reference Number

4/3/2/9

Tracking Number

Notice no.: V17/2023/2024

Job Title

Director

Department

Development Planning Srevices

Enquiries

AK Makholwa

014 763 2193

Job Type

Management

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Limpopo

Location - Town / City

Lephalale

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Science/Architect/bachelor’s degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies or equivalent qualification.

* At least five (5) years’ experience at middle management level and a proven successful Professional Developmental/Town and Regional Planning experience.

* Excellent communication skills with an ability to interlink and interact with stakeholders at all levels.

* Project Management Certificate/Diploma or registration as a professional planner in accordance with the planning profession Act 2002 (Act No.: 36 of 2002) will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy.

* Valid Code B driver’s license. Successful candidate   who does not have the CPMD or MFMP must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment, failing which the appointment will automatically be terminated one month after the applicable period.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

* Preparing and submitting reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant committees on issues relevant to the Directorate.

* Ensure effective co-ordination between departments and Development Planning Directorate so that annual objectives are implemented.

* Ensure standard reporting and processes to be implemented to enable stakeholders to regularly re-align implementation and planning strategies for effective implementation of programs. Management of the following key performance areas: Human Settlement, Building Control and compliance, GIS, Spatial Planning, Land Use Management and Local Economic Development. Manage the Directorate’s Day to day operations.

Competencies

* Strategic Planning, leadership, good management attributes in governance.

* Strong business and work ethics and values.

* Results-orientated, innovation, problem solving, analytical thinking, customer orientation, communication skills, accountable, team player, Project Management, Legislation, Policy development and implementation.

* High level of emotional intelligence, negotiation, attention to detail and stakeholder relations.

* Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation, institutional governance system, internal labour processes and performance management.

* Knowledge of geographical information system, spatial, town and development planning.

* Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations.

Remuneration

R965 958 – R1,103 953 – R1,224 083 Plus 7% Remote Allowance (In Line With Govt Gazette: 50737)

Notes

* Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

* Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof thereof.

* The Municipality subscribes to and promotes the principles of employment equity and affirmative action.

* The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment if, in its view, no suitable candidate could be found.

* Only candidates who meet the above-mentioned competencies will be shortlisted. Candidates should note that some of the above-mentioned competencies may at discretion of the Council be formally assessed as part of the selection process.

* Successful candidates will be subjected to competency assessments, qualification verification, security vetting and criminal records checking.

* The successful candidates will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement contract and disclosure of financial interest within 60 days of appointment.

* Advertisement of these posts is subject to Local Government Regulation on the appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers of 17 January 2014.