Deputy City Manager: City Development at City of uMhlathuze

REF: S56002/2025

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 7 years at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at Senior Management level; and
• Have proven successful Professional Developmental/ Town and Regional Planning experience

REQUIREMENTS Gr 12/ Matric certificate

• A relevant Postgraduate Degree or relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits; Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences/ Architect or Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning or Development Studies or equivalent;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• A certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) is essential. If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, failing which, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable period.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• A Project Management Certificate or Diploma;
• At least 10 year’s relevant experience in local government;
• Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act No 36 of 2002).

KNOWLEDGE

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 05 of 2000);
• Knowledge of geographical information systems; and
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the Department and align them with the strategic objectives of the Municipality;
• Integrate service delivery in the context of Council’s IDP and oversee the implementation;
• Manage the Department’s budget planning, implementation and review to support deliverables in relation to the IDP,

Provide advice and support to Council, the City Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Department:

• Urban and Rural Planning
• Public Transport Facilitation
• Economic Development Facilitation