CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER REF NO: MP 15/07/2023
Directorate: Municipal Planning

CENTRE : Provincial Office (Kimberley)

DUTIES : Estimates the future needs for housing, business and industrial sites, Community facilities and open spaces in order to meet the needs of expansion and renewal; Lead and direct the projections for future needs in traffic and transportation to inform appropriate town and regional planning; Lead and manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development; Provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects; Ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving community development and changes in housing and building codes; Monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines; Manage the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines; Formulate and interpret planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations; Manage site clearance standards as agreed with Project Managers; Planning and design of sustainable human settlement; Compilation of spatial development frameworks (SDF) (as part of the IDP processes); Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management schemes (LUMS); Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services; Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects; Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles; Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management; Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements; Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks; Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment; Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives; Manage the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of architectural services according to organizational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. A. Mbolekwa Tel No: (053) 830 2843

NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

APPLICATIONS : All applications, together stating the relevant reference number should be sent to: The Head of Department, Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X5005, Kimberley, 8300 OR Hand deliver at 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Larry Moleko Louw Building Kimberley.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. K. Moitsemang, Human Resources Tel No: (053) 830 9459.

CLOSING DATE : 18 August 2023

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NOTE : The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA web site link: http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp that should be accompanied by comprehensive CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed). Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of interview following communication from HR. As from 1 January 2021, applications received on the incorrect application form (Z83) will not be considered. All required information on form Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose her or his financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. It is applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates within three (3) months after the closing date of the post. If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, you were not successful in your application. Important: The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity in Department of COGHSTA through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Please note, that the personal information of each applicant will be solely used for recruiting purposes and will not be used by any other purposes as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 13 Act effected on 1 July 2021.Shortlisted candidates must be available at the date and time determined by the panel, or risk disqualification.