Chief Town and Regional Planner - Grade A at North West Dept of Public Works

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience

• National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional planning or equivalent qualification. Six (6) years post-qualification experience in the Town and Regional Planning. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) as a Professional Town and Regional Planner. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. 

DUTIES :

• Estimates the future needs for housing, business and industrial sites, community facilities and open spaces in order to meet the needs of expansion and renewal. Lead and direct the projections for future needs in traffic and transportation to inform appropriate town and regional planning. Lead and manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development. Ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving community development and changes in housing and building codes. Compilation of spatial development frameworks (SDF) (as part of the IDP processes). Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management schemes (LUMS). Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow. Allocate, monitor and control resources. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.