Town Planner at Senqu Local Municipality

• R 532 521.00 - R 691 271.00 PER ANNUM (excluding Council 's benefits)

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Town Planner will be responsible for coordinating all activities associated with Town Planning for the Senqu Municipal Region including the creation, regeneration, enhancement and management of public spaces and will also be required to give inputs to all other strategic planning processes of the Municipality and ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning
• Registration with the South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN) / Urban Design Institute
• 4 years in the related field
• Computer Literacy
• Code EB/EC driving license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Giving inputs and driving the formulation and review of Spatial Development Framework which guides Land Use Management, Settlement Planning and Forward Spatial Planning in the area;
• Encouraging broad participation and providing comments on the spatial development proposals to address the specific issues and development problems identified by the different communities;
• Giving inputs into the formulation of an annual action plan outlining objectives, key programs for the land use management and ensure their achievements;
• Planning the integration of the social, economic, institutional and physical aspects of land development to improve the overall development of all human settlements and future land development.
• Planning integrated land development in rural and urban areas.
• Planning for and providing individual tenure, capacity and a solid foundation in order to develop, upgrade and formalize rural and urban areas.
• Planning and contributing the development of a more compact Senqu Local Municipality in order to discourage the phenomenon of "urban sprawl".
• Controlling the professional, technical and operational outcomes related to Planning & Architecture.
• Coordinates the key deliverables essential for the implementation of planning law.
• Controls key deliverables associated with the development and implementation of statutory town planning and zoning schemes

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FROM ALL APPLICANTS

• Proven attributes of integrity, honesty, maturity, courtesy, transparency and commitment to ensure progressive democratic and accountable governance that delivers sustainable and efficient services;
• Ability to effectively supervise, inspire and encourage people, respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to achieve institutional objectives;
• Ability to maintain the high-quality standards while achieving desired outcomes and results;
• Good organizational and administrative skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills will be an added advantage;
• Report writing skills;
• Be able to work under stressful environment and outside normal working hours

APPLICABLE BENEFITS

• Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Subsidy and 13th Cheque