Director Development And Town Planning (Permanent Position) at Gamagara Local Municipality

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Science/Architect, Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development studies; or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience at middle/senior management level; and a proven successful Professional Development/ Town and Regional Planning experience.

Added advantage;

• Project management certificate or diploma.
• Registration with the relevant professional body/institution.
• Minimum competency as per the National Treasury: Local Government, MFMA; Minimum Regulations on competency level, Gazette 29967 issued on the 15 of June 2007, Applicants without the relevant competency will be given 18 months to complete the competency.

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 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000),
• Knowledge of geographical information system, Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning and Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement the Integrated Development Planning of the Municipality, Manage and guide Local Economic Planning, manage the Geographic Information System and spatial planning.
• Develop department strategic programs and operational plans.
• Manage departmental performance and risk management.
• Plan and implement the departmental budget and SDBIP.
• Provide inputs and manage IDP programmes.
• Perform any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the Municipal Manager.

Deadline:12th September,2025