Administration Officer Development & Planning at Mandeni Local Municipality

• Grade 12 Certificate;
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Town and Regional Planning/ Development Planning or Development studies or equivalent qualification;
• 2-3 years relevant experience in the Municipal Integrated Development Planning (IDP) process and development control environment, of which at least one (1) year should be in the Municipal IDP environment.
• Thorough knowledge of IDP planning and coordination processes and Local Government Sector processes;
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite, GIS and related planning software);
• Valid Code B Driver's Licence;
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Technical Planner with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) will be an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREARS

• Administer, land use and development applications in compliance with SPLUMA and the Municipal Planning By-laws.
• Facilitate and participate in public participation processes, community meetings, and stakeholder engagements related to planning matters;
• Liaise    with    internal    departments,    provincial    and    national    sector departments, and parastatals on planning-related issues .
• Provide support in the development of municipal Integrated Development framework Plan, relating this to sector plans in order to ensure co-ordinated alignment and synergy of plans.
• Responsible for co-ordination of stakeholder forums and workshops
• Responsible for managing stakeholder database