Director: Spatial Planning at Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and a recognized Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Town and Regional Planning/Urban and Regional Planning/Spatial Planning or any other relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Planner in terms of the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act 36 of 2002). A broad knowledge of all facets of town and regional planning in urban and rural areas, including applicable planning legislation is a requirement. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and facilitate implementation of the Provincial Spatial Development Framework. Coordinate and support the development of spatial planning services in municipalities and traditional councils. Conduct quality reviews of spatial planning in municipalities. Provide GIS information for development planning. Support municipal town and regional planning.
• Coordinate spatial planning across all spheres of government in the province. Facilitate the development and maintenance of traditional community land use plans. Effective and efficient management of finances, physical and human resources including performance management. Manage the provision of administrative support services.