ecprov.gov.za Generalist Developmental Technical Regional Town Planner : Easterns Cape Republic of South Africa

Company Name : Easterns Cape Republic of South Africa
Job Title : Generalist Developmental Technical Regional Town Planner
Location : Bhisho
Closing Date : 03 March 2017
Salary : R1 068 564 – R1 277 610 per annum
Ref.No : Ref. OTP 01/02/2017) Bhisho
Job Type : 1 year performance based contract

Website : http://www.ecprov.gov.za/Careers/Pages/Vacancies.aspx
Notification : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/6689-PROVINCIALplanner.pdf

Generalist Developmental Technical Regional Town Planner :

Minimum Requirement :
** A recognized four (4) year Degree / Advanced diploma (NQF level 7 qualifications) in Land development – related field of study e.g. Town and Regional Planning, Land Survey and Valuation.

Related : Department of Home Affairs Deputy Director-General : https://www.southafricain.com/6208.html

** A post-graduate Degree/Diploma qualification will be an added advantage.
** A minimum of 5 years working experience in a Senior Management position in a relevant professional field.
** Professional Registration in the field of study and practice.
** Knowledge and experience in Project Management would be an added advantage.
** A Drivers Licence is compulsory.

Skills & Knowledge :
** Analytical thinking, Research, Professional Judgement, Planning and Technical consulting.
** Programme and Project Management. Client orientation and customer focus.
** Strategic Management and Performance Monitoring. Strategic Planning and Coordination.

** Creativity and Innovation. Policy, systems and methods for town and regional planning.
** Computer literacy. Facilitation and coordination skills. Strong negotiation and advanced interpersonal skills.
** Professional report writing and presentation skills.
** Strong organisational and conflict management skills.

KPA`s :
** To promote, facilitate and coordinate integrated planning in the Province and Municipalities.
** Provision of strategic management support regarding Town and Regional Planning and provide spatial planning and land management.
** Develop policy and standards in spatial planning working closely with critical departments COGTA, Provincial Treasury and municipalities.

** Review, support and monitor the implementation of SPLUM Legislation and capacitate departments, municipalities and other planning institutions in the Province.
** Manage projects at a Provincial level and provide Programme management support.
** Provide coordinated and collaborative services on key areas for the Province (infrastructure, service delivery planning and other special projects).

** Coordinate the formulation and implementation of strategic objectives to enable the Office of the Premier to successfully fulfil its core mandate.
** Lead and manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development and manage site clearance standards as agreed with project managers.

** Ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving community development and changes in expansion and renewal on housing infrastructure, industrialised community facilities, agricultural spaces, land use patterns and management.

** Formulate and interpret planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations.

** Schedule available resources to meet planning targets; Write reports and make recommendations for decision making for EXCO, Provincial meetings and Clusters.
** Coordination and provision of strategic support with respect to public engagement on land/ development issues.
** Coordinate public meetings with community leaders, interest groups, lawyers and general public regarding land development issues.

** Present development plan at planning boards, appeals and public inquiries. Represent the provincial administration in high level committees.
** Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the architectural environment / services.

** Manage the operational capital projects portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to provincial priorities.
** Manage the effective and efficient utilisation of resources allocated to the Chief Directorate.
** Allocate, monitor and control resources.

** Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practices and organizational requirements.
** Provide technical consulting services for the operation on regional development related matters to minimize possible risks.

** Provision of management technical support services with regards to urban, rural development plan.
** Provide technical assistance to professional teams in all aspects regarding town and regional planning
** . Compilation of spatial development framework as part of IDP processes and be conversant with SPLUMA.

** Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management (LUM).
** Research and design planning policies to guide development; Research and analyze data to help inform strategic developments, such as increases in affordable housing provision.

** Planning and design of sustainable human settlement.
** Monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standard guidelines.