VACANCY CIRCULAR 065/2023

This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2023

WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:
PERMANENT POSITION
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LAND USE MANAGEMENT

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LAND USE MANAGEMENT
Department: Development Planning
Branch: Land Use Development Management (LUDM)
Designation: Deputy Director: Land Use Management
Remuneration: R57 490.39 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Primary Function:
Responsible for leading, managing and directing the LUDM Sub-Directorate in order to ensure that urban development is managed and regulated efficiently and effectively in term of appropriate legislation, land use scheme, by-laws, policies, strategies and plans of the City of Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas:
• Ensure effective management of the Land Use Management sub directorate unit and provide strategic direction in the coordination and management of all units within the sub directorate, as well as to ensure that the sub directorate, directorate and department achieves the planned targets and goal and business plan of the Department;
• Managing and implementing Councils PMS policy to oversee the development and monitoring of organizational and employee performance management system to ensure achievement of performance targets of the Directorate within prescribed timeline;
• Direct and control outcomes associated with utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel with the sub directorate;
• Direct and control process and outcomes associated with and subject to legislation with directorate;
• Plan, direct, monitor and control the departments annual operating budget to ensure alignment and compliance with the Municipal requirements and /or Municipal Financial Management Act;
• Implement the components of the Directorate Strategic and operational Risk Management Plan applicable to the Sub Directorate to ensure that land use management implements and maintain good risk management practices;
• Develop, implement and review / update the land Use management sub -Directorate, policies, bylaws, procedures, work processed and systems to ensure efficient and effective processing of land development applications and to ensure that business and operational planning and management is aligned to strategic objectives of the land Use Development;
• Management Directorate and Development Planning Department including the reduction of processing times in the turnaround of land use applications;
• Develop, implement, reengineer and review process of registration, lands Use and technical coordination and organizational redesign to ensure that the organisation structure and the work processes (i.e. general administration processes) to ensure optimal efficiency and enable the function top deliver on the Directorate mandate;
• Direct, manage and oversee the process of consideration of land development applications to ensure that decisions are determined and comply with City’s spatial development framework, policies, strategies and guidelines;
• Manage and coordinate the administrative processes for submission of appeal application for land use application to the city;
• Ensure provision of professional, sound town planning land development advice in line with Councils policies, frameworks and strategies to the general public, consultants, investors and developers and ensure appropriate representation of Council and its interest;
• Provide strategic advice and support on development to all stakeholders and interested parties;
• Facilitate and lead internal and external stakeholders’ engagement and management;
• Ensure training and skills transfer by providing on -on the job training to subordinates - ensure that staff effectively trained.

Leading Competencies:
• Good verbal and written communication skills (to all levels and personalities);
• Leadership and management skills;
• Well-developed organizational skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and diplomacy;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint and MS Teams);
• Accountability, attention to detail and quality-oriented;
• Negotiation and conflict management skills;
• High level of confidentiality and well-developed organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and the ability to prioritise.

Core Competencies:
• Knowledge of Local, Provincial and National political and legislative framework and dynamics;
• Knowledge of Public Policy;
• Knowledge of City of Johannesburg Council rules and procedures;
• Knowledge of performance management processes;
• Knowledge and ability to manage and direct complex processes and ensure completion within tight timeframes;
• Knowledge of technical and operational logistics and ability to capacitate others;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1U8voDz6RQAOvOyGel2QTRQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Kgomotso Aphane
Tel No: 011 407 6588
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2023

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.