Director Planning and Development at Frances Baard District Municipality

Job requirements: 

• Relevant B Degree in Building Sciences/ Architecture/ Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or equivalent. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• 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, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Five years’ experience at middle management. Proven successful Professional experience in Development/ Town and Regional Planning. Project management certificate or 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. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Development of the department’s long and short term programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and to enable effective functioning of the department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts.
• To provide an advisory service to the municipality town and regional planning issues, performance management, integrated development planning processes and procedures, performance, Local Economic Development and Tourism strategies. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the functional area of the directorate.
• To maintain oversight and accountability for all Town and Land Use Management and, Local Economic Development and Tourism projects, programs and activities of the functions located within the directorate. Facilitate the preparation and adoption of the appropriate planning instruments for the district and local municipalities in accordance with the provincial and national legislation. 
• Drive synergy in the development and implementation of Local Economic Development and Tourism programs in partnership with all key stakeholders. Define the architecture and manage the Geographic Information System platform as an intellectual tool to support decision making with regards to spatial planning, land use management and other developmental planning related information Manage the policy directives, systems, procedures and timelines associated with the preparation, consultation, implementation and review of the Integrated Development plan.