Director Development Planning Services: Re-Advert at Lephalale Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Science/ Architect/ Bachelor degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies or equivalent qualification.
• At least five (5) years' experience at middle management.
• Proven Professional Development/Town and Regional Planning experience.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability tot interlink and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Management Certificate/Diploma or registration as a professional planner in accordance with the planning profession Act 2002 (Act No.: 36 of 2002) will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code B driver's license.
• Successful candidate who does not have the CPMD or MFMP must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment, failing which the appointment will automatically be terminated one month after the applicable period.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation, institutional governance system, internal labour processes and performance management.
• Knowledge of geographical information system, spatial, town and development planning. Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations.

Attributes:

• Strategic Planning, leadership, good management attributes in governance, resultsorientated, innovation, problem solving, analytical thinking, customer orientation, communication skills, accountable, team player, Project Management, Legislation, Policy development and implementation.

KPA's, inter alia:

• Preparing and submitting reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant committees on issues relevant to the Directorate.
• Ensure effective co-ordination between departments and Development Planning Directorate so that annual objectives are implemented.
• Ensure standard reporting and processes to be implemented to enable stakeholders to regularly re-align implementation and planning strategies for effective implementation of programs. 
• Management of the following key performance areas: Human Settlement, Building Control and compliance, GIS, Spatial Planning, Land
• Use Management and Local Economic Development. Manage the Directorate's Day to day operations.

Closing Date: 24 October 2025