Director: Planning and Local Economic Development at Moqhaka Municipality

• Reporting to the Municipal Manager, the Director Planning & Local Economic Development (LED) is a custodian of Local Economic Development & Rural Development Planning, Housing & Property functions within the Municipal value chain. In this regard, the position is responsible for the development of Operational Strategy aligned to the Municipal Strategy and for executing all Local Economic Development, Rural Development, Planning, Housing & Property related projects as per the requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Sciences / Architect / Bachelor’s Degree in Town Regional Planning & Development Studies or equivalent. Registration as a Professional Planner in terms of the Planning Professional Act, 2002 (Act 32 of 2002), as verified by the SA Council for Planners (SACPLAN), which will include an accredited and appropriate qualification in Planning; A valid driver’s license Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programmes as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage or attainment of this competency requirement within 18 months in terms of the Treasury Regulations.

Experience:

• Five years’ relevant experience in Middle Management position within Local Government / economic environment.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems. Knowledge of Spatial, Town and Development Planning. Knowledge of legislation applicable to Local Government and application of various pieces of legislation/area within functions of Local Economic. Sound knowledge and understanding of Local, Provincial and National Department in relation to IDP. Demonstrate high level of problem solving and people management capabilities working knowledge of project management. Demonstrate high level of managing complex team capabilities. Excellent communication and report writing skills. Sound understanding of computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills and competencies:

• Strategic leadership and management, Strategic Financial Management. Governance, ethics and values in the public sector. Ability to manage departmental finances and submit necessary reports on a monthly basis. Ability to interact with other people. Report writing and presentation skills. People management and interpersonal skills. Stakeholder’s relations. In-depth knowledge of current trends in innovations and practices to be able to analyze and evaluate the feasibility of options and alternative in the delivery of quality services that comply with statutory provisions. Strategic capacity and leadership. Analytical thinking. Policy conceptualization and implementation. Conflict management, Risk and change management,  Mediation skills, Diversity management and Project management.

Key performance areas

• Ensure alignment of SDBIP with IDP and PMS. Align Council activities and municipal strategy to Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) and National Development Perspective (NSDP). Facilitate and coordinate investment promotion within the Municipality. Manage, facilitate and coordinate SMME’s, BEE, Co-operatives and Entrepreneurship Development. Assist in promoting skills development and understanding in the area of economic development. Assist with the monitoring of municipal performance in relation to Local Economic Development and Tourism. Facilitate the development of holistic economic research programme aimed at boosting Local Economic Development and Tourism initiative and understanding with the Municipality. Prepare business plan to source funding for the implementation of the Local Economic Development projects. Design and implement SMME Support Programme. Manage Local Economic Development, Tourism functions and attend meetings as and when required. Manage and coordinate marketing plans and attend various National and Provincial Tourism Indaba exhibitions. Liaise with Government Department, companies, NGO’s, CBO’s and Fezile Dabi District Local Economic Development Forum.

Deadline:15th December,2025