The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of the East Rand region of Gauteng, a large suburban region east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni means "place of peace" in XiTsonga.
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B-Degree in Town and Regional Planning or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
Technical / Professional Planner registered with SAPLAN
2 years' experience in spatial planning and land use management
A valid driver's license
Computer literacy
Interpersonal and communication skills
Core Responsibilities:
Facilitate and implement spatial planning, land development and land use management functions for the City in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, frameworks and municipal planning instruments
Evaluate and process land development applications, including rezoning, consent use, subdivision, consolidation, township establishment and related applications, in accordance with the SPLUM By-law, land use scheme, spatial development frameworks and Council policies
Prepare technical reports, comments, recommendations and draft conditions of approval for consideration by delegated authorities and decision-making structures
Conduct site inspections and investigations relating to development applications, land use rights and land use contraventions in order to assess site conditions, verify compliance and support objective decision-making
Provide professional planning advice and information to the public, internal Departments and external stakeholders regarding zoning, land use rights, application procedures and development matters
Identify, investigate and report illegal land uses and land development contraventions to the Development Compliance Officers, and support enforcement processes in terms of the SPLUM By-law and related legislation
Implement MSDF, RSDF's and LSDF's in the processing of development applications in order to achieve the spatial vision of the Department
Draft the conditions of establishment for new townships as part of the written reports in order to finalise township applications
Provide general support as may be requested in any CCA to ensure no area is left with less capacity to render services to the public
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