Jobs 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

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Requirements: 

• Trade Test Certificate (Electrician / Millwright) 
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license 
• Computer literate  
• Must  not  have  a  fear  of  heights  and/or  be  claustrophobic  
• Good  communication  and interpersonal skills 
• Three years’ apprenticeship experience required 
• An Electrical Certificate (N4) as well as a valid Professional Driver’s Permit, will serve as recommendation. 

Duties: 

• Monitor and implement procedures 
• Monitor attendance, overtime and timesheets 
• Mark routes for cables laying 
• Install and test electrical machinery 
• Ensure that all projects and activities are aligned with the budget 
• Plan routine and preventative maintenance of electrical systems 
• Maintain and repair low, medium and high voltage network equipment 
• Provide internal training 
• Implement health and safety measures 
• Supervision 
• Administrative tasks

Closing date: 23 December 2025