Manager Land Use Management at Alfred Duma Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS :

• Three (3) year National Diploma or B-Tech in Urban/Town and Regional Planning.
• Registered with a professional body South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
• Three (3) years of experience in land use management or spatial planning with at least 3 years at supervisory or junior management level.
• Valid Driver's License.

DUTIES

• Analyse building plans, rezoning applications, and site plans for compliance with the municipal, local, and national regulations.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of land use policies, comprehensive plans, and strategic infrastructure projects.
• Support the planning team with project tracking, resource allocation, and budget management to meet urban development goals.
• Coordinate with developers, investors, community stakeholders, and government department to facilitate public consultation and approvals.
• Conduct research on demographics, infrastructure, and environmental factors using GIS to support planning decisions
• Responsible for the intersection of strategic planning, policy formulation, and the regulation of land development, often aligning with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act.
• Review and process land use applications, including subdivision, rezoning, and township establishment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor spatial plans, such as Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) and precinct plans.
• Draft and implement spatial planning and land use management policies in accordance with national and provincial legislation (e.g SPLUMA)
• Ensure compliance with land use legislation and environmental policies, and manage reporting on agrarian or spatial interventions.
• Coordinate with municipal departments to align Spatial Planning and Land Use Management with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
• Oversee projects, manage human resources, and manage financial resources within the section.