Manager: Municipal Planning – Riversdale at Hessequa Municipality

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Town and Regional Planning (NQF7) 
• Must be registered as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act 32 of 2002 
• Knowledge of CAD and GIS 
• Valid Code B driver’s license 
• Computer literate 
• Good communication, interpersonal and management skills 
• Able to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape 
• Eight years’ relevant planning experience required inclusive supervisory with at  least  five  years’  experience  in  a  managerial  role  with  specific  experience in  financial management,  project management, performance management and staff management.

Duties:

• Manage the key performance areas with regards to Planning 
• Maintain a risk register for the Department 
• Manage planning application processes and requirements related to Municipal By Law on Land Use Planning 
• Regulate and control illegal land uses 
• Enforce the town planning scheme and by-laws 
• Implement the land use management system  
• Oversee  the  operations  of  the  GIS  section  
• Process  and  evaluate  certain  delegated  Developmental applications 
• Budget and Financial control 
• Personnel and Performance Management 
• Comment on Building Plan applications 
• Prepare reports for the Planning Tribunal, Appeal Committee and the Delegated Official 
• Handle enquiries 
• Perform administrative tasks..

Closing date: 31 December 2025