Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Usage at Makana Local Municipality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION ANO EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4 years qualification Bachelor's degree or B - Tech in Town and Regional planning- NQF Level 7, Registration with S.A. Council for Town and Regional Planners as a Professional Planner. Minimum 6 years relevant experience with extensive knowledge of planning in local Government environment of which 4 years must be at a Management level.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage Land control for Makana local Municipality to ensure that Town Planning Development and Spatial Planning meet statutory requirements. Ensure that the IDP objectives set out in the councils SDBIP in relation to the councils Land Usage Management function are achieved within the stipend timelines through ensuring accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the department to contribute positively towards meeting objectives and aligning JOP to the budget process.
• Evaluating, reporting and making recommendations, regarding applications by members of the public to relevant authorities (Council, MPT, EXCO etc.). Updating and disseminate Town Planning information to the members of the public within the municipal jurisdiction as applicable. Ensure compliance with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act No.16 of 2013 (SPLUMA). Assist with Township establishment for the purpose of facilitating the housing delivery processes. Assisting in the preparation of the Spatial Development Framework, the review thereof and the formulation of the Land Development Objectives in line with local Government: Municipal Systems Act. Attend to rezoning and subdivisions by ensuring that all legislative requirements have been met. Administer Land and Estate section and management of Municipal properties.
• Administer, formulate, maintain and update the Municipal Zoning Schemes Regulations and ensure that were applicable EIA regulations are adhere to. Preparation of monthly reports for the Portfolio Committee, EXCO and Council for consideration. Assume overall responsibility for the Management of the Land Use Management and Municipal Property Management by anticipating problems and identifying implications for the attention of the Director and Council to take informed decisions. Signing legal documents on behalf of the Director in terms of the delegated authority by scrutinizing documents and affixing signature if in order to meet Council's legal obligations.
• Controls the key performance indicator's and outcomes of personnel within the sub - directorate, Administration & reports: Manages specific administrative and Compilation of good quality reports for consideration by Senior Management and the appropriate structures of the Council and as well as the Council when necessary, Internal and External communication: Interacts internally and externally disseminating technical and professional information with recommendations, solutions and alternatives on Spatial Planning, Land Usage, Land & Estate , and Building Control functionalities.