Chief Director: Planning and Precinct Development at Department of Public Service and Administration

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Town Planning/City and Regional Planning or related field of study. Registration with SACPLAN as Professional Planner.
• 5 years relevant senior managerial experience in the field of town planning. Proven experience in the field of town planning including experience with strategic spatial planning.

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of frameworks, strategies and policies for integrated Planning and Precinct Development. Ensure the development, updating and effective implementation of frameworks, strategies and policies in support of relevant legislation including Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).
• Ensure that Planning and Precinct Development strategies and policies contribute to key National priorities and DWPI strategic objectives. Ensure spatial coordination, integration and alignment of Planning and Precinct Development frameworks, strategies and policies at a National, Provincial and Local Government level. Identify challenges for effective and efficient implementation of frameworks, strategies and policies. Develop mechanisms for intervention to address challenges. Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable policies, processes and procedures.
• Oversee implementation of the Strategic Spatial Framework through spatial targeting of settlements for national government accommodation in the urban and rural space. Update the Strategic Spatial Framework towards integrated planning in the urban and rural space. Oversee investment in accommodation infrastructure supporting an integrated government project pipeline that is aligned to the objectives of the national spatial development agenda.
• Ensure that the DPWI value chain is informed by the Strategic Spatial Framework as the baseline for planning and implementation of government accommodation. Oversee the planning and implementation of Integrated Government Precinct Development Plans supporting Smart City Principles towards spatial transformation and social justice in the urban and rural space.
• Oversee the sustainable planning and development of Integrated Government Precinct Development Plans supporting Smart City Principles consistent with the DPWI business process. Provide guidance and strategic input for the prioritisation of projects. Establish and maintain relations with stakeholders at a National, Provincial and Local Government level and client departments. Manage the Chief Directorate.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Management of performance and development. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the chief directorate and report on progress as required.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures of the Chief Directorate.