Manager: City and Regional Planning at Polokwane Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Town Regional Planning, Professional registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
• A minimum of 5-8 years' relevant working experience of which 3 years' experience should be in a supervisory level. Valid Driver's license.
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficiency in urban regional planning principles and legislation. Strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for spatial analysis.
• Understanding of budgeting, project management, and team leadership.

Duties:

• Responsible for Managing and Overseeing urban and regional planning initiatives, including spatial planning, land use management, development applications, Planning Control and Outdoor advertising as well as future planning projects within the city of Polokwane.
• Provide supervision within the city and Regional Planning Division and ensure that development initiatives align with planning policies. Map out initiatives and interventions necessary for the delivery of a professional and quality service with due consideration given to the needs of the targeted beneficiaries and priorities requiring attention. Serve on different local and provincial committees where city and regional planning related issues are dealt with.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and manage the Spatial Development Framework and future planning initiatives to guide growth and development within the city.
• Project Management: Oversee planning projects, manage budgets, appointment of specialist professional and monitor adherence to timelines and specifications.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure development proposals and applications comply with the Land Use Management Scheme regulations, Municipal Planning Bylaw and all relevant municipal policies.
• Stakeholder Engagements: Liaise with internal departments, external authorities, and consultants to ensure collaborative and integrated planning approaches. Team LeadershipDirect and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams involved in various aspects of planning and development.
• Policy and Systems: Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of robust systems for managing planning information and documentation.
• Community Impact: Work towards creating sustainable and equitable human settlements and improving the quality of life for the area's population.