Executive Director: Planning And Development at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Job purpose:

• The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for implementing the Council’s policies through consultation with communities and the planning and implementation of sustainable human settlements, spatial planning, urban design, planning and building development, local economic development and property management within the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality. It further acts as an agent of Provincial and National Government on assigned functions in terms of Section 104 of the Constitution.

Higher education qualification:

• A Post-Graduate Degree in Building Sciences/Architect/Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or equivalent.
• A minimum of seven (7) to eight (8) years relevant experience at senior and middle management level of which two (2) years must be at senior management level.
• A Certificate in Municipal Finance Management: Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) or attaining within 18 months of appointment the required competency level for Senior Managers in terms of LG MFMA Minimum Competency Levels of 2007 and 2018 amendments.
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Valid Professional Registration with the Accredited Professional Body such as SACAP shall be an added advantage.

Key performance areas:

• Provide strategic direction in the planning process of the Municipality in respect of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), budget, good corporate governance and highest standards of ethical professional and moral conduct.
• Lead, direct and manage a multi-disciplinary team to design, implement and evaluate best fit solutions to critical municipal challenges on basic service delivery and its improvement.
• Sound understanding of the policy directives, legislation and regulations governing the sectors and professional disciplines applicable to the function and abreast with new developments.
• Conceptualisation of a brief into spatial ideas that encompass the various aspects of context, scale, climate, budget, social, political and economic factors with the intent of facilitating development and sustainable human settlement.
• Explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals. The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtain buy-in and commitment to the goals.
• Drives equitable service delivery taking into account how political and service issues, program, policies and decisions impact public interest and concerns.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive set of management and financial systems and controls within the Directorate and implementing a regular reporting regime in terms of the requirements of the law.

Proof of academic qualifications:

• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of academic qualifications.
• Short-listed candidates will be required to produce their original academic qualifications at the interview.
• Canvassing of Councillors is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.

Deadline:12th January,2026