Director: Integrated Development Planning at Western Cape Government

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in managing the Integrated Development Planning Directorate and providing an integrated planning support and monitoring system within the province. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in Town Planning/ Development Planning/ Development Studies/ Public Management or related field; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience in a local government planning or integrated development planning or relevant working environment; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.

Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation    

Registration with the South African Council for Planners as a professional planner.

Key Performance Areas    

1. Liaise with national government, provincial departments, municipalities and related institutions in order to co-ordinate integrated development planning, monitoring and support to municipalities;
2. Develop and maintain the Integrated Development Planning Support Programme; Capacity building and training of municipal staff and individual municipal support actions;
3. Assistance in improving national and provincial planning integration with municipal integrated development plans and assistance in sector planning support actions by national and provincial departments that support integrated development planning in municipalities;
4. Develop and maintain an effective Integrated Development Planning Monitoring System for municipal planning;
5. Assessment of the quality of municipal integrated development plans;
6. Monitoring annual Integrated Development Plans implementation (including budget linkage) compliance to IDP prescripts and maintaining a provincial IDP database; Responsible for providing strategic management , human resources management and financial management for the Directorate.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies. legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in reference of local government; Constitutional, Institutional and Development circumstances of municipalities in the Western Cape; IDP Policy, legislation and guidelines; Municipal integrated development planning, people centered development, community based partnership processes; Strategic Management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Ability to communicate at all levels and across sectors using various media, stakeholder engagement and to build and maintain working partnerships.

Remuneration    

All–inclusive salary package of R 1 073 187 per annum (salary level 13).

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.