Manager: Land Use Management Systems at Dannhauser Local Municipality

Task Grade 15 of a Grade 2 Municipality (R613 976.88 per annum) plus normal fringe benefits. Subject to Job evaluation outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, a 3-year National Diploma/Diploma/Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning, Registered with professional body South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN). A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Land Use Management Systems or Spatial/ Town Planning. Valid driver's licence.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Conflict management skills
• Must be able to handle stressful circumstances.
• Good customer care skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications).
• Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and report- writing skills, knowledge of GIS software (e.g., Esri Suite), and proficiency in policy interpretation.
• Ability to interpret complex spatial information and project data.
• Strong verbal and written skills for drafting reports, making presentations, and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS}, CAD software, and spatial modelling.
• Creative approach to addressing urban & rural challenges.
• Developing innovative solutions for spatial and land-use problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 (IOP).
• Oversee projects, manage human resources, and manage financial resources within the section.