DIRECTOR PLANNING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
Higher Education Qualification
At least a Post Graduate Degree in Building Science/ Architect / Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies or relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8 as per regulation 4(b)(ii)

Knowledge
➢ Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
➢ Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
➢ Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers
➢ Advanced knowledge of knowledge human settlements environment, including:
Housing provision
Building control and regulations
Estate administration and land sales
Development planning / town planning
➢ Council support
➢ Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts
➢ Legal background and Human capital management and
➢ Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions
➢ Good governance
➢ Audit and Risk management establishment and functionality and
➢ Budget and finance management
➢ Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader.
➢ Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages

Key Performance Areas
➢ Plan, direct and manage directorial functions of the directorate effectively and efficiently
➢ Manage the following units: o Housing provision
Building control and regulations
Estate administration and land sales
Development planning / town planning
➢ Implement Council resolutions in timely manner and follow up on directions given
➢ Formulating and implementation of the directorate’s Integrated Development Planning
➢ Directorate’s budget preparation and management
➢ Development and implementation of directorate’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan
➢ Maintenance of directorate’s performance management system and annual reporting
➢ Directorate’s human resource development and management and supervision of departmental staff including industrial relations
➢ Communicate effectively with all persons and organizations concerned
➢ Attending and implementing Council and Mayoral Committee meetings and submitting reports
➢ Reports directly to the Municipal Manager

CLOSING DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2023

If interested, you are requested to submit a completed Prescribed Application Form and detailed Curriculum Vitae to the Performance Management Unit, Room 301, 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, OR Tambo Avenue, Klerksdorp. The prescribed application form is available on Matlosana’s municipal website (www.matlosana.gov.za)

Alternatively, the completed Prescribed Application Form and Curriculum Vitae may be mailed to: Performance Management Unit, P.O. Box 99, Klerksdorp, 2570 or e-mailed to cvanrensburg@klerksdorp.org

Enquiries can be made with Ms C Jansen van Rensburg (Performance Manager) at 018 487 8520.

If you have not been contacted by the City of Matlosana within three months of the date of closure, you may accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Applications not made on the PRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORM or without originally certified copies of original documentation and other relevant documents will not be considered.

Costs incurred for security vetting, competency assessment test and attending an interview will be for the candidate’s own account.

CITY OF MATLOSANA - SENIOR MANAGERS
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Please note that applicants who previous applied do not need to re-apply
The following apply to all positions to be advertised:
➢ Term of Contract: Permanent.
➢ Stationed in Klerksdorp
➢ Remuneration: Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No. 48789+ dated 14 June 2023, (i.e. Minimum R1 242 662; Midpoint R1 479 361 and Maximum R1 669 319 / annum).
➢ General Requirements:
Minimum competency level in the unit standards in a competency area required for the position in terms of the Regulations, in line with the Local Government: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Level, 2007, as amended on 26 October 2018.
Two years relevant experience at senior management level,
Five years relevant experience at middle management level,
Have proven successful management experience in administration
Registration with professional body
The need for signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest
The need to undergo security vetting
The need to undergo competency assessment test
Valid EB driver’s licence and NO criminal record
Local Government experience will be added advantage
➢ Leading Competencies
Strategic Direction and Leadership - Impact and Influence; Institutional Performance Management; Strategic Planning and Management and Organisational Awareness
People Management - Human Capital Planning and Development; Diversity Management; Employee Relations Management and Negotiation and Dispute Management
Program and Project Management - Program and Project Planning and Implementation; Service Delivery Management; Program and Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Financial Management - Budget Planning and Execution; Financial Strategy and Delivery and Financial Reporting and Monitoring
Change Leadership - Change Vision and Strategy; Process Design and Improvement and Change Impact Monitoring and Evaluation
Governance Leadership - Policy Formulation; Risk and Compliance Management and Cooperative Governance
➢ Core Competencies
Moral Competence
Planning and Organising
Analysis and Innovation
Knowledge and Information Management
Communication
Results and Quality Focus