Director: Human Settlements Formalisation at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Town and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Development Planning or any other study field related to the position
• Registration with the appropriate professional council will be an added advantage
• At least nine years’ relevant experience in a project management, town and regional planning or human settlements environment, of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must be able to visit outside the workplace if and when needed or attend meetings after hours and on weekends

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ability to work long hours and meet deadlines; sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices, such as the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998), Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998), Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997) and Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995); knowledge of corporate governance; in-depth understanding of government strategic thinking and policies in relation to human capital management and how these can practically be applied; considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration; thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection and training; knowledge of the principles of human resources administration;
• knowledge of policies, procedures, ordinances and resolutions governing City personnel activities, conditions of employment and employee benefits; knowledge and ability to analyse the impact of labour market conditions and socio-economic issues on recruitment and employment; ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain these to others; ability to efficiently and effectively administer personnel systems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, labour unions and the general public; knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; ability to plan activities, goals and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance to same as dictated by group policy; knowledge of the principles and practices of project management; business acumen; healthy person; ability to work long hours and meet deadlines; ability to visit outside the workplace if and when needed or attend meetings after hours

 Primary functions

• Oversee the implementation of all land use applications, including township establishment, subdivision, rezoning, consolidation, land surveying and proclamation of townships for housing and human settlement purposes
• Be responsible for informal settlement management and the upgrading of informal settlements
• Manage the provision of rudimentary services to informal settlements
• Be responsible for the formulation and review of sectional business plans in line with the Citywide Integrated Development Plan and budget, Risk Management Plan, standard operating procedures and Asset Management Plan
• Oversee the procurement process, project management, contract management, financial management and human resources management of the section
• Attend to the occupational health and safety issues of the section
• Report to the Divisional Head: Human Settlements Planning